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$58M sale extends Scientologists’ control of downtown Clearwater

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

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

CLEARWATER — Two landowners have sold an office tower and seven other properties to companies managed by developer Moises Agami in a deal that broadens control of the city’s downtown by Church of Scientology members. Agami is a longtime Scientology…[Continue Reading...]

Tom Cruise ‘hasn’t seen Suri in 1,000 days’

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Scientologists, Scientology, Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise

"They used to Skype and text, but that trailed off drastically,” another source told the magazine. "He uses his film commitments as an excuse, but the truth is that doesn’t hold much weight with Suri anymore." Cruise split with Suri's…[Continue Reading...]

2 Quiboloy aides surrender

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Apollo Quiboloy, criminal charges, Philippines, sect leader

MANILA, Philippines — Two members of Apollo Quiboloy’s religious sect ordered arrested on Wednesday along with him and three others by a Davao court have surrendered. Jackielyn Roy and Ingrid Canada, both personal assistants of Quiboloy in the Kingdom of…[Continue Reading...]

Zimbabwe sect leader accused of child abuse is denied bail

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, sect leader, Zimbabwe

NORTON, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe was denied bail on Tuesday after being arrested last week for suspected child abuse when police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 graves. Ishmael Chokurongerwa,…[Continue Reading...]

Inside the Murderous Plot of a Stockbroker Turned Killer Cult Leader

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged California, Children of Thunder, cult, cult leader, Glenn Taylor Helzer, murders

In affluent Marin County, California, violent crime was seldom seen. But on Aug. 3, 2000, police responded to a secluded studio apartment tucked behind a family home after reports of gunshots. Inside, two bodies lay in the bedroom: Jenny Villarin,…[Continue Reading...]

OneTaste isn’t an ‘orgasm’ sex cult — but a ‘wellness’ company like SoulCycle, Crossfit, attorney claims despite bombshell grooming allegations

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal charges, cult allegations, New York, Nicole Daedone, One Taste, OneTaste

Alleged “orgasm cult” OneTaste is actually just a “wellness” company like SoulCycle and Crossfit, an attorney for the controversial group’s glamorous founder argued in Brooklyn federal court Thursday. Lawyer Julia Gatto claimed the feds don’t have a case against her…[Continue Reading...]

Ruby Franke’s Husband, Kevin, Recounts Wife’s Disturbing Cult Behavior Before Abusing Kids

Published April 5, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged child abuse, criminal charges, cult claims, Ruby Franke

In August 2023, Ruby Franke — a Utah mom who gave parenting advice on her family's YouTube channel 8 Passengers — was arrested on charges of child abuse. She and her accomplice, Jodi Hildebrandt, pleaded guilty to four of the…[Continue Reading...]

Judge Seeks More Briefing on Scientology Leader’s Removal Motion

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged lawsuit, Leah Remini, Los Angeles, Scientologists, Scientology

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A judge wants more briefing from attorneys in Leah Remini's civil suit against the Church of Scientology about whether he should remove himself from the case as requested by church leader David Miscavige. The court papers…[Continue Reading...]

Inside still active ‘apocalypse’ Order of Solar Temple cult that ‘slaughtered 53 of its own’

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Canada, cult leader, doomsday cult, Europe, Luc Jouret, Solar Temple, suicides

Over the last 2000 years, history has been littered with gruesome tales of zealots committing unspeakable acts in the name of religion. Few approach the disturbing level of butchery attained by the Order of the Solar Temple, an elitist Christian…[Continue Reading...]

Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arkansas, convicted criminal, cult leader, Tony Alamo

Once released from prison, Tony Alamo begins 'wedding' young girls. As the child abuse escalates, former members urge the FBI to intervene. Once released from prison, Tony Alamo begins 'wedding' young girls. As the child abuse escalates, former members urge…[Continue Reading...]