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The violent tendencies of dangerous cults can be classified into two general categories—defensive violence and offensive violence. Defensive violence is utilized by cults to defend a compound or enclave that was created specifically to eliminate most contact with the dominant culture.
[17] [18] In 2007, Yves Bertrand, General Director of the Renseignements généraux from 1992 to 2003, spoke about his collaborative work with the parliamentary reports on cults, and said: "Alongside genuine and dangerous cults practicing removal of school, abuse of weakness or pedophilia, some groups have been a bit quickly dress up of the ...
Jeffs was convicted in a Texas state court of child sex charges and sentenced to life plus 20 years. He is incarcerated at the Powledge state prison. He also awaits trial in other states and in the federal court system. [8] Jung Myung Seok - South Korean religious sect leader and founder of Providence. Convicted for raping several of his ...
From the Manson Family to Jonestown, the most infamous cults in recent history have made headlines and lasting impacts around the world. R. Kelly allegations evoke memory of the most infamous ...
Most of her very sheltered existence had been spent in Homestead Heritage, a religious community in Waco, Texas, which she left last year. “I just can’t stress enough how bleak life was there ...
Pong was initially investigated for producing untraceable ghost guns, until the police found child porn in his possession. During the interrogation, Pong freely admitted to having a relationship with a girl while between the ages of 12 and 14 years. Another 764 member, Bradley Cadenhead of Texas, plead guilty to nine counts of possessing child ...
The Texas Department of Public Safety classifies Tango Blast as a "loose affiliation" gang, with "relaxed membership requirements and little to no detectable leadership hierarchy." [ 14 ] The El Paso County sheriff's officials have noted that "there is no known formal organization of the gang on El Paso streets."
Jollett's harrowing memoir/concept album 'Hollywood Park' examines his traumatic childhood in Synanon, one of the most violent cults in U.S. history.