cults
An Ex-Prosecutor Breaks Down the 'Sex Cult' Trafficking Case Against NXIVM Leader Keith Raniere
The broad strokes of the celebrity trial are not all that different from cases against street-level pimps.
Scientology is Allegedly Being Taught at Schools in Samoa
Books by L Ron Hubbard are being used in at least six schools in the Pacific island nation.
Everything You Need to Know About the NXIVM Sex Trafficking Trial
A lot has happened since alleged cult leader Keith Raniere was first charged with sex trafficking in March 2018.
'Smallville’ Actress Allison Mack Pleads Guilty to Racketeering
“I have come to the conclusion that I must take full responsibility for my conduct and that’s why I am pleading guilty today.”
‘Slave’ to NXIVM ‘Sex Cult’ Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering
Lauren Salzman, recruiter for a secret group that allegedly branded women, entered a sealed plea Monday.
Making Friends Is Tough After You Leave a Cult
How Seven of Nine from ‘Star Trek Voyager’ spoke to my social dilemma.
NXIVM President Nancy Salzman Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
The conviction and new court filings suggest more ex-insiders are cooperating with the feds.
The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'
To his devout followers, Bentinho Massaro is an inspiration—but his critics have accused him of “cult-like” practices and peddling fringe conspiracy theories.
This Aussie Cult Boss Was Allegedly Inspired by Russell Crowe in Gladiator
The leader of a cult in the Adelaide Hills made his followers salute him like Marcus Aurelius, a court has heard.
'Midsummer,' Today's Comic by Erik Svetoft
Creepy cults and arguing brothers are taking over this summery island.
The Alleged Plot to Put NXIVM’s Critics in Mexican Prison
The FBI is continuing an investigation into a self-help group accused of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other crimes.