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He grew up in a scary cult, but today he’s one of Hollywood’s hottest och richest actors

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He’s one of Hollywood’s most compelling actors today, known for disappearing into roles that haunt and mesmerize. But his childhood was anything but ordinary. Born into a family that rejected conventional life, his parents abandoned the comforts of California to…[Continue Reading...]

Judge allows members of Zizians group to work together on defense ahead of Maryland trial

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Cumberland, Md. (AP) — Three members of the Zizians, a cultlike group linked to six deaths across the U.S., were granted permission Friday to work together in preparation for their upcoming trial on trespassing, weapons and drug charges. Authorities have…[Continue Reading...]

Shakahola massacre trial: Suspect offers to confess, turn State witness against Mackenzie

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The prosecution in the Shakahola massacre case has received a major boost after one of the suspects expressed willingness to confess and cooperate with the State, potentially turning into a key witness against alleged cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and…[Continue Reading...]

‘Bloodline and Blind Faith: Untold Stories of the Kirtland Cult Killings’: How to watch on our TV streaming app Friday at 8 p.m.

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In 1989, Northeast Ohio cult leader Jeff Lundgren killed the Avery family: Dennis, Cheryl, and their three young daughters. A dozen men and women followed the self-proclaimed prophet through fanaticism, into the wilderness, and ultimately to prison. Thirty-five years after…[Continue Reading...]

Joint Investigation Team Questions Unification Church ‘Vault Keeper’

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A joint investigation team (JIT) probing alleged collusion between the Unification Church and political circles recently questioned A, a close associate of Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja, according to legal sources. According to the legal community on the 16th, the…[Continue Reading...]

‘Apocalyptic Christian cult’ Shincheonji using ‘special force teams’ to spread across the country

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A former follower of a fringe Christian organisation says "special force teams" are recruiting members in Ballarat, Bendigo, Darwin, Geelong and Melbourne to expand its church's reach. The Shincheonji Church of Jesus has been described as an "apocalyptic Christian cult",…[Continue Reading...]

Sexual assault trial scheduled to start for ‘medicine man’ Chasing Horse, accused of running cult

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An alleged cult leader accused of targeting the Native American community and sexually assaulting multiple women appears to be heading to trial Tuesday after years of litigation. Authorities have said .......We hope you appreciate our content. Subscribe today to continue…[Continue Reading...]

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