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Scientology leader David Miscavige finally considered ‘served’ in labor trafficking lawsuit — after 27 tries

Published February 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Miscavige, labor trafficking, lawsuit, Scientology

After months of trying to serve papers to the famously elusive leader of Scientology, David Miscavige, in a labor trafficking suit, a judge in Tampa, Fla. has ruled that he can be considered served. Tampa federal Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed made…[Continue Reading...]

Judge Won’t Let Scientology’s David Miscavige Dodge Trafficking Lawsuit

Published February 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged David Miscavige, labor trafficking, lawsuit, Scientology

David Miscavige, leader of the Church of Scientology, can’t run forever from a lawsuit accusing him of human trafficking, according to a ruling by a U.S. magistrate judge. Judge Julie S. Sneed has determined that Miscavige is “actively concealing his…[Continue Reading...]

‘We won’t hesitate to cut them off’: City Power warns Church of Scientology over R2.2m bill

Published February 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Scientologists, Scientology, South Africa, unpaid power bill

The Church of Scientology in Randburg owes R2.2 million in electricity bills, plus penalties. This is according to City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena, who said they had cut the church's electricity off on Friday. "It's always sad when the house…[Continue Reading...]

How Did One Woman Help Take Down Powerful Polygamist Leader Warren Jeffs?

Published February 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

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Rebecca Musser wore red when she walked into a Texas courtroom to testify against the man who had once threatened to “break” her. Warren Jeffs — the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — was on…[Continue Reading...]

Examining Violent Extremism in Nigeria

Published February 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged analysis, cults, gangs, Nigeria, violence

As the world celebrates the first annual International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, Ugo Aliogo examines the efforts of the federal government in the fight against violent extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP who have wreak havoc…[Continue Reading...]

Director of doc on Sarah Lawrence cult says warning signs are ‘very hard to detect’: ‘You don’t join a cult’

Published February 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged criminal abuse, cult leader, Larry Ray, Lawrence Ray, sexual abuse

When Larry Ray was convicted of having physically, even sexually, and psychologically abusing his daughter's college roommates, the story was almost too much to believe: He had moved into her dorm and brainwashed her roommates to the point they cut…[Continue Reading...]

Valentine’s Day: Nine killed in Rivers cult clash

Published February 15, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, gangs, murders, Nigeria

No fewer than nine persons were killed following a cult clash between rival groups in Ikata, Upata kingdom in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was learnt that the two factions in the community, who exchanged gunfire…[Continue Reading...]

Financial Markets Authority hits multi-level marketing company Validus with ban

Published February 15, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged banned, mullti level marketing, Validus

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has slapped a ban on the multi-level marketing company Validus. Last week the FMA warned people to be wary in any dealings with the US registered Validus, which has been holding meetings over the past…[Continue Reading...]

Sandy Hook plaintiffs seek third trial against bankrupt Alex Jones

Published February 15, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Alex Jones, conspiracy theories, InfoWars, lawsuits

Feb 13 (Reuters) - The parents of a six-year old child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school massacre asked a U.S. bankruptcy judge on Tuesday to allow them proceed to trial against right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who…[Continue Reading...]

Gloriavale leavers ‘twisted details’ about the commune, member tells court

Published February 15, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse allegations, commune compound, Gloriavale, Neville Cooper, New Zealant

A Gloriavale father-of-nine has accused leavers of twisting details about the sect to paint a dark, sensationalised picture of life at the Christian commune. David Stedfast told an Employment Court hearing members had freedom of choice and denied portraying an…[Continue Reading...]