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Scientology-linked UK rehab centre investigated by charities watchdog

Published March 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged complaints, investigation, Narconon, Scientologists, Scientology, UK

A Scientology-linked addiction charity accused of subjecting vulnerable people to psychological drills that left them “broken” and “traumatised” is being investigated by Britain’s charities watchdog. The Charity Commission said it had opened a regulatory compliance case into Narconon UK, which…[Continue Reading...]

“Moonie” mansion sold off in Seattle

Published March 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, mansion sold, Moonies, Seattle, Sun Mung Moon, Unification Church

In 1974, the Unification Church, commonly known as the Moonies, bought this estate. They used it as a sort of church domicile and a place for visiting dignitaries.[Continue Reading...]

Why Conspiracies Theories—From Kate Middleton to the Moon Landings—Are So Seductive

Published March 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged conspiracy theories, research, true believers

If you’re like millions of people worldwide, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is very much on your mind this week. That’s because of a royal kerfuffle that erupted recently, when Middleton—who had not been seen in public since January…[Continue Reading...]

Portions of jury selection in Chad Daybell murder trial to open to public

Published March 16, 2024 By admin

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

Jury selection begins next month in the Chad Daybell triple murder case in Ada County. He faces the death penalty should he be found guilty in the death of his first wife Tammy Dabell and in the killings of J.J. Vallow,…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini Says She and Paul Haggis Are ‘Top Enemies’ of Scientology in Final Testimony of Rape Trial

Published March 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged court testimony, Leah Remini, Paul Haggis, rape charges, Scientologists, Scientology

Leah Remini testified Monday as a character witness in the civil rape trial of fellow Scientology whistleblower Paul Haggis, telling the jury that she and the “Crash” director are among the top enemies of the church that will “gather anything…[Continue Reading...]

The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping – What is Synanon?

Published March 16, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged coercive persuasion methods, cult, Synanon, troubled teen industry

Forget murders, Netflix‘s latest hot doc is about schools. Only they’re not really schools, they are prisons, they make millions of dollars and destroy thousands of lives, and the bigwigs at the top of these horrific establishments keep getting away…[Continue Reading...]

India Oxenberg Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Husband Patrick D’Ignazio (Exclusive)

Published March 15, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Family, India Oxenberg, marriage, NXIVM

The podcaster and author, a survivor of the NXIVM cult, is expecting her first baby — a girl — with husband Patrick D'Ignazio When India Oxenberg's mother, Catherine Oxenberg, got married in October, the former Dynasty actress had an important…[Continue Reading...]

Church of Scientology buys Long Island office property for $15.2M

Published March 15, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Long Island, New York, real estate, Scientologists, Scientology

The Church of Scientology has purchased an office property in Melville for $15.2 million.The California-based church bought the 62,500-square-foot office building on 5.5 acres at 263 Old Country Road. Built in 1999, the two-story office building, which has parking for…[Continue Reading...]

The Korean religious sect targeting Australian campuses for recruitment

Published March 15, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized

For Nathan, it started with a survey. He was on campus at the University of Western Australia when he was approached by someone he thought was another student and asked to answer a set of questions. Nathan, whose name has…[Continue Reading...]

Newest Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit describes ‘cult-like’ atmosphere as young woman says pedophile repeatedly raped her as she cried

Published March 15, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Jeffrey Epstein, like a cult leader

A new lawsuit suing disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein has described the 'cult-like' atmosphere he fostered to keep scores of young girls quiet. Known only as Jane Doe 3 in court papers, the claimant says she became ensnared in 'a carefully…[Continue Reading...]