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Clearwater’s new Scientology strategy: No more ‘cloak-and-dagger’ dealings.

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Clearwater, Florida, real estate, Scientologists, Scientology

Clearwater leaders are no longer hiding their impatience as blocks of downtown properties tied to the Church of Scientology remain empty, despite years of closed-door talks. With a majority of new members, the City Council began discussing government priorities with…[Continue Reading...]

Nun alleging sexual abuse by Tendai priest in Japan seeks relief amid skepticism (Pt. 3)

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged abuse allegations, Buddhist sect, Japan, Tendai sect

TAKAMATSU (Kyodo) -- In late January, the Tendai Religious Office in Otsu received a petition for a disciplinary hearing sent by Eicho, and in March, the Tendai sect commenced an investigation and began questioning her. Speaking at a press conference…[Continue Reading...]

Leader of Extreme Body Modification Cult Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged alleged cult leader, criminal conviction, Marius Gustavson, prison sentence, UK

Marius Gustavson, a 46-year-old Norwegian residing in north London, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating a disturbing body modification cult, where irreversible mutilations were performed on numerous men. Alongside six co-defendants, Gustavson operated the "Eunuch Maker" website, enticing…[Continue Reading...]

Survivor of cult helps bring down the human trafficking sect he escaped from

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged ‘Yoga School, Argentina, cult allegations, Escuela de Yoga’, human trafficking allegations

A survivor of a cult helped police to crack down on a group in Buenos Aires. After more than 50 raids were conducted in the Argentinian capital in 2022, Pablo Salum became a hero. Salum is believed to have been…[Continue Reading...]

LOSING MY RELIGION I spent 35 years in Scientology ‘cult’ – my mum married my GRANDPA & I was banished for kissing boy, says former member

Published May 11, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged former Scientologist, personal story, Scientologists, Scientology

A CHANCE encounter between a dancer and a paraplegic man in a strip club saw a family ensnared in Scientology for 35 years. It was a confusing time for five-year-old Natalie who watched her mother marry the Scientologist who came…[Continue Reading...]

Nun seeks dignity after alleged sexual abuse by Tendai priest in Japan (Pt. 2)

Published May 10, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Buddhist sect, Japan, sexual abuse, sruvivor story

TAKAMATSU (Kyodo) -- But gradually realizing that what was happening to her was not right, Eicho took action. She called a women's hotline for advice in 2015. Then in May 2017, she saw a TV press conference held by Japanese…[Continue Reading...]

Watch: Netflix’s ‘Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult’ Three-Part Docuseries

Published May 10, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 7M Films, alleged cult, alleged cult leader, documentary, Netflix, Robert Shinn, Shekinah Church

An exciting new documentary series is headed to Netflix this month. “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult” is a three-part documentary debuting on the streaming platform. Watch the official trailer and read more details about the series inside.…[Continue Reading...]

DNA matched to sample found on Daybell’s axe

Published May 10, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial

forensic scientist says Tylee Ryan's DNA was matched to sample found on a pickaxe in Chad Daybell's tool shed.[Continue Reading...]

“I’m an ex-Jehovah’s Witness – I felt shunned by my church after my divorce and leaving was the best decision for me”

Published May 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Jehovah's Witnesses, personal story, shunning, survivor story

An ex-Jehovah's Witness who felt "shunned" by her church after her divorce believes leaving her congregation was the best decision she's made. Ieva Brown, 41, joined the Jehovah's Witnesses - a Christian-based religious group - in 1996 at just 14…[Continue Reading...]

Texas Priest Arrested Over Allegations of Inappropriate Contact With Minors

Published May 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged criminal charges, Father Ricardo Mata, Garland, Roman Catholic priest, sexuala buse, Texas

Police in Texas this week announced the arrest of a priest with the Diocese of Dallas over allegations of inappropriate contact with two minors. The Garland Police Department said on its Facebook page that officers had arrested Father Ricardo Mata…[Continue Reading...]