An Australian family who managed to escape a notorious sect have revealed the horrific punishments they endured as children. In 1999, the Klein family comprising of Tessa, her brother Bryson, their father Matt and their mother, were invited to join…[Continue Reading...]
A former member of an extreme Jewish jungle cult that has been accused of child sex abuse has spoken of its warped teachings - including plans for mass slaughter should outside authorities intervene. Yisrael Amir, now 22, was a member…[Continue Reading...]
The head of the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee says he’s going to introduce a bill in the upcoming legislative session to close an exemption to the state’s child abuse and neglect reporting laws for members of the clergy. Democratic Sen.…[Continue Reading...]
From the end of the spanking line, I could see the paddle in Uncle Zephaniah’s hand. The oldest kids, the 12- and 13-year-olds, stood at the front. At five, I was the youngest and would take my punishment last. This…[Continue Reading...]
Self-proclaimed prophet and polygamist leader Samuel Rappylee Bateman's legal troubles snowballed Thursday as three women charged with kidnapping eight minors were folded into his federal court case and new charges were added. Bateman, who was facing three charges of destruction…[Continue Reading...]
A former Purcellville, Virginia, priest was convicted Monday of sexual abuse in a case that dated back to 1985. Scott Asalone, 65, a former priest at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, faces a sentence of up to 10 years,…[Continue Reading...]
A cult leader and self-proclaimed prophet had 20 wives, most of whom were minors, the FBI revealed. Samuel Bateman, 46, is facing charges of child abuse and destruction of evidence, with the FBI hinting that further charges are on the…[Continue Reading...]
SPOKANE, Wash – Eight girls who ran away from group homes in Arizona in the midst of a federal investigation were found hiding out in an Airbnb in Spokane. The girls were found with a woman named Moretta Rose Johnson,…[Continue Reading...]
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Time is ticking for any victims of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy members in California, as there's one month left to file a lawsuit under a recently-signed state law. Born and raised in the Bay…[Continue Reading...]
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