Tag: Peter Schmidt

Colonia Dignidad cult suspects arrested in Chile

Police in Chile have arrested two suspected members of the secretive sect, Colonia Dignidad.

Rebeca Schaefer and Peter Schmidt are accused of kidnapping, manslaughter and membership of an illicit organisation.

Religious lies, conmen, and coercive control: How cults corrupt our desire for love and connection
cults use a method that experts now refer to as coercive control – an act …
Israeli police detain man suspected of running abusive cult
Updated Israeli police have arrested man whom they suspect of leading a violent cult community …
Cult experts hope pending Aum Shinrikyo cult trial will raise awareness
The upcoming trials of the last three Aum Shinrikyo cult members will inevitably revisit the …
UK: Cults watchdog faces danger of being shut down
The Cult Information Centre, a UK charity that warns people of the dangers of cults, …
Glenn Close’s cult acting school
'Fatal Attraction' star Glenn Close has told New York Magazine that she was well-equipped for …
UK: Cult information charity faces Charity Commission curb, reportedly after Scientology complaint
After 25 years in operation, the Cult Information Centre in England fears it may no …
Israel symposium to explore legislation aimed at curbing cults
A panel of academics and professionals from Israel's Ministry of Welfare and Social Services will …
South Australia’s Chief Prosecutor: Create special laws for cults
South Australia's chief prosecutor is calling for new laws to thwart the rise of cults …