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Former cult members express concern after inquiry mistakenly reveals their email addresses.
Clare Heath-McIvor The Victorian Legislative Assembly’s Legal and Social Issues Committee has released the conclusion of its investigation into cults and fringe organizations, but not without controversy. An unfortunate mistake led to the public sharing of email addresses from individuals who submitted testimonies, including those who have survived cult experiences. The committee has expressed regret…
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Investigation Suggests Banning Coercive Control Tactics in Organizations
A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has released its findings regarding the recruitment practices and effects of cults and organized fringe groups, proposing a series of substantial recommendations. The committee has put forth 39 recommendations aimed at prohibiting coercive control within such groups, enhancing child protection, and mitigating harm. The Victorian government is expected to provide…
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The Journey of Bek Condello: Departing a Doomsday Cult at the Age of 27
Bek Condello was raised in a rigid Pentecostal doomsday church, which some ex-members have characterized as a cult. Since her departure over ten years ago, she has not communicated with her family still involved in the church. In her book, titled Can You Handle a Girl Like Me?, Condello recounts her personal experiences and her…
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Court hears woman feared eternal damnation if she left cult.
An alleged victim of cult leader William “Little Pebble” Kamm from the New South Wales South Coast has shared her emotional turmoil in court regarding her decision to leave what she described as a “mission from God.” The court was previously informed that the woman was groomed from an early age with the expectation of…
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Court reveals allegations of a girl being manipulated for a ‘post-apocalyptic’ repopulation scheme.
A witness has testified in court, claiming that William “Little Pebble” Kamm, a cult leader from the New South Wales South Coast, groomed her over a span of more than ten years. The woman, who is currently in her early 20s, stated that Mr. Kamm informed her when she was just six years old that…
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Court hears claims that suspected cult leader manipulated young girl to bear 45 of his offspring.
William Kamm, identified as the alleged leader of a South Coast cult, along with his partner Sandra Susan Mathison, is currently on trial for allegedly grooming a young girl over a span of more than ten years. Kamm, who is referred to as “Little Pebble,” purportedly instructed the girl that it was her divine calling…