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Inside Danny Masterson’s life as a Scientologist: How actor grew up in a close family dedicated to its teachings until his dad was kicked out for rejecting them while church lawyers ‘protected’ devoted star when rape claims first emerged

Published June 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, Scientologist, Scientology, Scientology teachings

Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday as a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial. Masterson's wife, actor and model Bijou Phillips, gasped when…[Continue Reading...]

After Danny Masterson rape conviction, Scientologists claim trial inflamed “bigotry” against church

Published June 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, criminal trial, Danny Masterson, Los Angeles, Scientologist, Scientology

On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found Danny Masterson guilty on two counts of forcible rape, compelling online critics to address the actor's conviction and bash the Church of Scientology's, alleging a history of abuse and harrasment. The former "That…[Continue Reading...]

Danny Masterson’s guilty verdict: Church of Scientology adamant rape retrial violated First Amendment

Published June 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged convicted rapist, criminal trial, Danny Masterson, Los Angeles, Scientology

The inclusion of the Church of Scientology in the rape retrial of Danny Masterson was slammed by the organization after the actor was found guilty Wednesday. Masterson, 47, was found guilty on two counts of forcible rape. The jury was…[Continue Reading...]

In Peru’s Amazon, evangelical cult awaits Inca second coming

Published June 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Brazil, cult, evangelical, Ezequiel Ataucusi Gamonal, New Universal Pact

In the heart of the Amazon, where Peru, Brazil and Colombia meet, members of a quirky religious mashup of evangelical Protestantism and Incan rites await the end times in their remote "Promised Land." Members of the Israelites of the New…[Continue Reading...]

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Break Silence on Duggar Family Secrets Docuseries

Published June 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult allegations, Duggar family, family response

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are speaking out to defend their beliefs. The 19 Kids and Counting stars criticized the docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets one day before its release on Prime Video. "The recent 'documentary' that talks about our family…[Continue Reading...]