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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...]

Chad Daybell trial: Lori Vallow’s husband seeks different outcome from ‘cult mom’ over kids’ killings

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

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

BOISE, Idaho - Chad Daybell, husband of "cult mom" Lori Vallow, is set to stand trial in Idaho this week for the murders of his wife's two children and his first wife in 2019. The pair is at the center…[Continue Reading...]

Alleged cult leader and convicted paedophile William ‘Little Pebble’ Kamm set to be released on bail awaiting grooming allegations

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Australia, convicted pedophile, criminal charges, cult leader, Little Pebble, William Kamm

Alleged religious cult leader William "Little Pebble" Kamm, which a court has heard has a "dangerous interest" in girls under 16, is set to be released on bail while awaiting trial over allegations he groomed a child. The 72-year-old has…[Continue Reading...]

Cult’s horrific journey from strict rules on bedtimes and showers to mass suicide

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged California, cult leader, doomsday cult, Heaven's Gate, Marshall Applewhite, mass suicide, suicide

March 26, 1997 was a bad day for a lot of people. It was a bad day for the family and friends of 39 Heaven’s Gate cult members, who learned that their loved ones had died in a mansion in…[Continue Reading...]

What really happened inside the House of Prayer cult in Alachua County

Published April 4, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Alachua County, child abuse, children dead, Florida, House of Prayer, Mother Anna

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The video attached to this story is from when Anna Young's daughter gave First Coast News an inside look at the House of Prayer. It was filmed in 2021. It was three years this week since cult leader…[Continue Reading...]

Sacramento Diocese files for bankruptcy in wake of more than 250 abuse allegations

Published April 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged bankruptcy, clergy abuse, lawsuits, Roman Catholic Church, Sacramento Diocese, sexual abuse

Following more than 250 lawsuits alleging abuse against the Diocese of Sacramento, Bishop Jaime Soto announced on Monday that the diocese will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. California’s Child Victims Act, signed in 2019 and enacted at the beginning of…[Continue Reading...]

‘No Remorse’: The Trial of Lori Vallow | A FOX 10 Special

Published April 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult TV Tagged cult mom, Idaho, Lori Vallow, murder trial

In this FOX 10 Special, "No Remorse," we're taking you into the trial and eventual conviction of Lori Vallow, the mother who killed her two children and her lover's wife. Lori lived in Arizona with her children but moved to…[Continue Reading...]

3rd Leader at Mark Barclay’s Church Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Abuse; Barclay Threatens Whistleblowers

Published April 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Televangelists Tagged Living Word International Church, Mark Barclay, Midland Texas, sexual abuse allegations

A third church leader at televangelist Mark Barclay’s Michigan church is being investigated for alleged sexual abuse, Barclay’s son, Pastor Josh Barclay, has confirmed to local media, while pledging the church’s full cooperation. Meanwhile, Mark Barclay has threatened whistleblowers in…[Continue Reading...]