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“Stress and fear kept me on my guard”: the disturbing memories of journalist Brigitte McCann who infiltrated Raël’s sect for 9 months in 2003

Published February 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Claude Vorilhon, cult leader, documentary, Rael

Why did you agree to participate in the Netflix documentary? “A lot because the production house, which is well known in France, convinced me of the seriousness of their approach. We wanted to tell the history of the movement.” Were…[Continue Reading...]

The Manson Family Murders: A Tale of Manipulation and Evil

Published February 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Charles Manson, Manson Family, Tate LaBianca murders

In the dusky hours of August 9, 1969, an event unfolded that would etch itself into the annals of American criminal history as one of the most horrifying tales of manipulation, murder, and mayhem. At its dark heart was Charles…[Continue Reading...]

They left family, joined a cult, vanished from Florissant. There’s still no trace of them.

Published February 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, missing persons, Rashad Jamal White

FLORISSANT — It’s been about six months since four adults and two toddlers checked out of a Quality Inn here and seemingly vanished without a trace. They left behind baffled family members and a houseful of personal belongings. They never…[Continue Reading...]

Trial to begin for accused cult leader next week

Published February 17, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Atlanta, criminal trial, cult leader, Eligio Bishop, Georgia

Eligio Bishop, otherwise known as "Natureboy," is set to stand trial on Tuesday, Feb. 20.[Continue Reading...]

In one Clearwater council race, a familiar topic emerges — Scientology

Published February 17, 2024 By admin

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

When City Council member Mark Bunker was elected in 2020, he said it was the beginning of a shift in the norms of Clearwater government. He was the first candidate in decades to make the Church of Scientology’s impact on…[Continue Reading...]

She Left the Haredi World. Here’s Why She Worries for Her Granddaughters Who Remain There

Published February 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged escaping ultra Orthodox boundaries, former ultra orthodox Jews, Israel, ultra-Orthodox Jewish women

One day last month, Judith Rotem attended the circumcision ceremony of one of her many great-grandchildren. The newborn is from the Haredi side of the family, the grandson of her only son, who chose to remain in the Haredi –…[Continue Reading...]

Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out about alleged sexual abuse within denomination

Published February 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Jehovah's Witnesses Tagged child abuse, sexual abuse, survivor stories

A Kent woman is making it her mission to warn university students and others about a religious organization she says covered up sexual abuse she suffered by one of its leaders.Anna Ciano-Hendricks, a former Jehovah’s Witness, helped organize a protest…[Continue Reading...]

Former South Carolina priest sentenced to 21 years in prison over child sex abuse

Published February 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged child abuse, Jamie Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias, prison sentence, Roman Catholic priest, sexual abuse, South Carolina

A former South Carolina priest will serve more than two decades behind bars after pleading guilty to child sex crimes, the federal government has announced. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina said in a press release…[Continue Reading...]

Brownsville priest arrested on child sexual abuse, trafficking charges, authorities say

Published February 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged Brownsville, child abuse, criminal charges, Fernando Gonzalez Ortega, Roman Catholic priest, sexual abuse, Texas

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Brownsville priest was arrested on several trafficking and child sex-related charges, authorities announced. Fernando Gonzalez Ortega, 52, was arrested on charges of sexual performance by a child, sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual abuse…[Continue Reading...]

Unification Church sells Cardinal Cushing Villa for $5 million

Published February 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Gloucester, mansion, real estate, Unification Church

The former Cardinal Cushing Villa on Western Avenue, whose sale in 1980 sparked an uproar that drew national attention when the waterfront estate was sold to the Unification Church of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, has sold for $5 million…[Continue Reading...]