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Mackenzie, seven others charged with terrorism over 52 deaths at Kwa Binzaro in Kilifi

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Shakahola massacre suspect Paul Nthenge Mackenzie was on Wednesday arraigned at the Shanzu Law Courts alongside seven co-accused to face terrorism-related charges connected to the deaths of 52 people at Kwa Binzaro in Kilifi County. The other accused persons are…[Continue Reading...]

Cult leader guilty of molesting, raping followers in Northern California

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BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A Butte County jury found a religious cult leader guilty of molesting young girls and raping women who were members of his group and now faces life in state prison, the Butte County District Attorney's Office…[Continue Reading...]

Shincheonji dogged by embezzlement allegations over legal defense fund to protect founder

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The Shincheonji Church of Jesus raised about 17 billion won ($12 million) from its followers to defend its founder, Lee Man-hee, as he faced criminal investigations tied to the Covid-19 outbreak and alleged financial crimes, according to prosecutorial records reviewed…[Continue Reading...]

I found Australian cult The Family’s left-behind library. Here’s what their books reveal

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For more than five decades, Australian cult The Family has sparked both fascination and controversy. Founded in the early 1960s by yoga instructor turned spiritual guru Anne Hamilton-Byrne, this New Age group – predominately based in and around Melbourne’s Dandenong…[Continue Reading...]

Ex-Shincheonji member says he was part of special team focused on recruiting pastors

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A South Korean fringe religious organisation, accused of brainwashing members, is targeting pastors in order to recruit entire Australian congregations, a former member says. Shincheonji, which has been described as an "apocalyptic Christian cult" whose members will be saved from…[Continue Reading...]

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