A 14-year-old girl from Sainamaina Municipality-10 of Rupandehi district died allegedly due to the excessive torture inflicted by a faith healer under the pretext of treating her. The girl who was suffering from typhoid and an ear ailment passed away…[Continue Reading...]
The Dalai Lama is a touchy-feely guy. He’s fond of holding hands—just ask Lady Gaga, Sharon Stone, Jeremy Renner, Eva Longoria, or King Charles. He’s super into a chin tug. He’s got a real penchant for pressing his forehead against…[Continue Reading...]
A 12-year-old girl rides in the backseat of a van to a remote location. She is unaware of where she is going, how much further is left, and when she will arrive. She sits quietly next to her mother. There…[Continue Reading...]
LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) -Two Leon County brothers with pastoral leadership positions at churches in Centerville and Buffalo were arrested following grand jury indictments Wednesday. Clark A. Travis was arrested in Buffalo by Leon County Sheriff’s deputies without incident Tuesday…[Continue Reading...]
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...]
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