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‘From Healing to Horror’: Was Synanon, the Rehab Program that Became a Religious Movement, a Cult?

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Before there were organizations in place to help people with drug addiction, the landscape for people with these problems was harsh and unforgiving. In the late 1950s, Charles "Chuck" Dederich wanted to change that. Dederich — who was open about…[Continue Reading...]

Danny Masterson moved out of maximum security prison over safety concerns – National

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Former That ’70s Show actor and convicted rapist Danny Masterson has been transferred out of the maximum-security prison where he was to serve his 30-year sentence amid concerns for his safety. Masterson, 47, was moved to California Men’s Colony, a…[Continue Reading...]

’90s heartthrob Andrew Keegan responds to rumors he was once a cult leader: ‘Kind of like a badge of honor’

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When is a religion not a religion? Perhaps when it's just "a really cool community center." In a new podcast interview, '90s heartthrob and 10 Things I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan addressed rumors that he started a "cult"…[Continue Reading...]

Scientology Fighting Leah Remini’s New Plot To Serve Church Leader David Miscavige With Bombshell Harassment Lawsuit

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Leah Remini and Scientology are going back and forth in court over whether the actress properly served church leader David Miscavige with her bombshell lawsuit. According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, the Religious Technology Center, a corporation created by…[Continue Reading...]

‘Orgasm cult’ boss in court, accused of forcing members to have sex with investors

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Nicole Daedone, former CEO of ‘OneTaste’, a wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” for women, appeared in a New York court in Brooklyn on Friday, six months after being accused in the forced labour conspiracy case. The federal court has…[Continue Reading...]

‘The Dream of What It Was’: ‘Born in Synanon’ Probes a Cult’s Legacy Through a Child’s Eye

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From books and docuseries to podcasts and big-screen thrillers, true-crime tales are everywhere. Much of it is thinly researched retreads of well-worn cases and subjects that feel exploitative in the end. “Born in Synanon” is none of those things. The…[Continue Reading...]

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