Adnan Oktar has been dubbed Turkey's most notorious serial killer - according to Vice. He was arrested and charged before 2023, but what were his crimes and was the sentencing excessive? I'm not so sure. Let me know your thoughts.

Sources -
https://www.vice.com/en/article/78pdp...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-euro...

As the trial continues to play out in the hopes of getting justice for Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow and Tammy Daybell, some shocking testimonies from former friends and interesting evidence was offered to the jury this week in the Lori Vallow triple murder trial. Is she guilty beyond all reasonable doubt?

Sources - https://www.eastidahonews.com/news/daybell/
https://twitter.com/NateNewsNow

**IT'S CHARLAINE OLMEDO, NOT CHARMAINE!!

An overview of week one of the Danny Masterson retrial with some highlights about Scientology's role in the trial, changes in the defense team and who will be appearing on the jury?

Sources - https://twitter.com/TonyOrtega94
https://tonyortega.org/

Friday means a cult-news round-up of all recent things happening in the Cultiverse. This segment mentions Ezra Miller, A Kenyan Cult, The Dalai Lama Controversies, Lighthouse International Group, Keith Raniere's failed appeals and more.

Sources -
https://frankreport.com/2023/04/17/us-supreme-court-denies-ranieres-writ-of-certiorari/ https://www.reddit.com/r/cultsLighthouseIntlGp/comments/12swazn/lighthouse_paul_waugh_in_the_media_web_links/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11960177/The-Dalai-Lamas-biggest-controversies-disturbing-tongue-suck-video.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65274520 https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2425787-kenya-police-begin-exhuming-remains-from-suspected-christian-cult-graves https://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-couple-behead-themselves-homemade-guillotine-hindu-ritual-human-sacrifice/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21976946/cult-trip-child-sex-abuse/ https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2022/the-commune-podcast-centrepoint/ https://insidethemagic.net/2023/02/the-flash-ezra-miller-recast-th1/

Diving into the mysterious private Christian school founded by Kanye West in 2022 - The Donda Academy - and the recent controversies surrounding not only the school, but it's founder too. Kanye West has been in the news consistently over the last decade for his provocative and controversial rhetoric. What exactly about his music, opinions and social media tirades is offensive? Pretty much all of it.
*Error - Kanye West was banned from Instagram 2022 for 48 hours and then banned from Twitter

Sources - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/kanye-west-ye-2022-twitter-controversy-b1045264.html https://news.sky.com/story/kanye-west-antisemitism-controversy-what-rapper-said-and-how-people-have-reacted-12729732
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/27/kanye-west-donda-academy-school-closes https://www.nme.com/news/music/kanye-west-opens-new-private-school-donda-academy-3311906 https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/what-is-kanye-west-donda-academy.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11983887/Netflix-directors-Kanye-West-jeen-yuhs-project-sued-woman-says-exploited.html

30 years ago today, a 51-day stand-off between the Branch Davidians and the FBI/ATF came to a devastating end when the Mount Carmel Centre Compound was set on fire and burned to the ground, with over 70 Branch Davidians dying in the fire. A total of 86 people lost their lives throughout the siege, and today we honour the lives of those who tragically, did not survive. We also highlight the multiple sources available to learn about the history of the group and how it evolved.

Sources - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/120562.Waco_Siege_Branch_Davidians_David_Koresh https://www.imdb.com/search/keyword/?keywords=branch-davidian https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/waco-american-apocalypse-release-date-news-trailer https://www.channel4.com/programmes/waco-madman-or-messiah https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/koresh-tdm-list.htm https://vimeo.com/16538458 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMofCnX45G0&ab_channel=CultVault

Aerosmith's front man Steven Tyler has been accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old after becoming her legal guardian. Find out more here as Tyler's defense lawyers attempt to have the case thrown out.

Sources -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHC4d_LTExU&ab_channel=TexasRighttoLife https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11584231/Steven-Tyler-accused-suit-sexually-assaulting-16-year-old-girl-1970s.html
https://www.newsweek.com/steven-tyler-julia-holcomb-sexual-misconduct-minor-sue-lawsuit-1770389#:~:text=Julia%20Holcomb%20filed%20papers%20in,for%20childhood%20sexual%20abuse%20allegations.
https://deadline.com/2023/03/steven-tyler-sued-sexual-assault-teen-1235208652/ https://cutterlaw.com/california-laws/sexual-assault-statute-of-limitations/#:~:text=California%20Governor%20Gavin%20Newsom%20signed,and%20Cover%2DUp%20Accountability%20Act.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/aerosmiths-steven-tyler-denies-sexual-assault-minor-3426781

In this episode I look at the start of the Danny Masterson Retrial unfolding today, as well as an overview into the case of controversial disgraced actor Nathan Chasing Horse who has been arrested, indicted and charges with 19 counts of sexual assault, including crimes against children.

Sources -
https://twitter.com/TonyOrtega94
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0496724/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/nathan-chasing-horse-was-banished-from-reservation-in-2015/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11782289/Nathan-Chasing-Horse-Dances-Wolves-star-indicted-sexual-assault-charges-involving-teens.html
https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/chasing-horses-nevada-sex-abuse-trial-on-hold-indefinitely/article_d1b913b5-be1e-5f0a-a363-9daf69b52220.html
https://www.the-sun.com/news/7338936/nathan-chasing-horse-sex-cult-the-circle/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_1cA-oBotY&ab_channel=CultVault

Discretion advised. In this chilling episode, we delve into the latest updates on the Lori Vallow case, uncovering the harrowing details revealed in the courtroom. As the trial unfolds, new evidence sheds light on the disturbing events surrounding the disappearance of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. Join us for a comprehensive analysis of the case, as we discuss the shocking twists, turns, and implications of this high-profile investigation.
Vallow Murder Trial Commencing… Cult News 23
https://youtu.be/k69VPHw-kGE - overview of the case.


Sources -
https://twitter.com/NateNewsNow
https://twitter.com/jlumfox10
https://www.eastidahonews.com/news/daybell/

In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of cults and spirituality, featuring Soka Gakkai's growing influence, Orlando Bloom's religious proselytising to Vlodimir Zelensky, and Elon Musk's technological cult following. Unravel the enigma behind these influential figures and their impact on religion, technology, and society. Don't miss our weekly roundup of the most fascinating cult news stories.

Sources -
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11905917/Orlando-Bloom-tells-Zelensky-strength-Ukrainians-awe-inspiring-visits-Kyiv.html
https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780195393521/obo-9780195393521-0053.xml
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/emily-watson-cruel-cult-143814221.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFzaeFw-kag50NLTW2qbekJmwbCr1UKn2n6s52EHyr1GS8yp0Sg0n1HQ0NJpFKIHKoSq88OV2-R-xpnuzEfMU6r6pnPweSkrveBMTQ0-aqO451l39JYbBPYCJ8hbq_iP7-SRiPk63Sy2U95P_MQwOiBlFh5IMAi7ZKeYRz1dwQR7 https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/28660#:~:text=The%20School%20of%20Economic%20Science%20was%20founded%20in%201938%2C%20in,the%20American%20economist%20Henry%20George. https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a43248065/elon-musk-documentary/ https://www.newsweek.com/capitol-rioter-saw-cult-deprogrammer-stolen-election-belief-lawyer-1792841