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An ABC News yearlong investigation into the 2x2 Church, a Christian sect so secretive most people have never heard of it, has uncovered allegations of widespread child sexual abuse and subsequent coverups.

During the investigation, ABC News spoke with dozens of alleged victims of child sexual abuse across more than 30 states.

As part of the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, Raymond Zwiefelhofer was convicted of 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and was sentenced to 120 years in prison last month.

Germany Reveals the HX-2 Drone for Ukraine, Nicknamed the Mini-Taurus (Video) in c/[email protected]

[–] DevCat 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

German Helsing company has unveiled its latest development, the HX-2 loitering munition, a kamikaze drone. Germany plans to supply 4,000 of these drones to Ukraine, and they have already been somewhat unfairly dubbed the mini-Taurus.

So, Helsing is going after Vlad.

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Not A Drag Queen (lemmy.world)

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The GOP are the Deadbeat Dad Party (lemmy.world)

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US: New York University adopts measures declaring 'Zionists' a protected class in c/news

[–] DevCat 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I entirely agree. A former roommate's mom moved to Montana, and they remarked, "It's so white here".

US: New York University adopts measures declaring 'Zionists' a protected class in c/news

[–] DevCat 82 points 5 months ago (5 children)

For many southerners, bigotry against non-whites is part of their identity. Are they saying the KKK should be a protected class? How can making a religion out of the belief that you deserve a particular piece of real estate be a protected class?

Zionism is an ethno-cultural nationalist movement that emerged in Europe in the late 19th century and aimed for the establishment of a Jewish state through the colonization of a land outside of Europe.

In other words, taking somebody else's land.

It eventually focused on the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, a region corresponding to the Land of Israel in Judaism, and of central importance in Jewish history.

Specifically, Palestinian's land.

Following the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, Zionism became the ideology supporting the protection and development of Israel as a Jewish state and has been described as Israel's national or state ideology.

State religion. That never turns out bad, does it? /s

Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zionism

Constitution Party nominee aiming to help Trump, ‘destroy’ Democratic Party in c/politics

[–] DevCat 11 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Randall Terry is a lifelong pro-life activist who founded the Operation Rescue group, which he headed until 1991. He and the group were known for their controversial tactics targeting abortion clinics, blocking entrances and staging raucous protests as Terry and associates racked up dozens of arrests and enormous sums in civil judgments along the way.

Please tie trump to this guy. The ads would write themselves.

Zionism: A Historical, Spiritual, and Legal Claim to Jewish Sovereignty in c/israel_palestine_pol

[–] DevCat 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What would happen if a time traveler brought a group of Canaanites forward and maintained an historic right to the land? Why am I asking? You know very well what would happen. They would be disregarded.

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Alex Jones and his fans are intrigued by Putin offer of sanctuary to conservatives (www.rawstory.com)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has seemingly invited conservatives chafing under "neoliberal ideals" in their home countries to move to Russia, where he claimed "traditional values reign supreme," and Alex Jones suggested he might take him up on the offer.

The Russian president signed a decree offering assistance to foreigners seeking temporary residence in his country and expanding the quota approved by the nation's government and setting aside a requirement for knowing the Russian language, history and basic laws, and Jones urged his followers to consider sanctuary there.

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GOP state senator 'performed an overt act of self-gratification' in public: report (www.rawstory.com)

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Republican West Virginia State Senator Mike Maroney was arrested this week and charged with indecent exposure after he was seen performing what local news station WTRF describes as "an overt act of self-gratification" in public.

Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro tells WTRF that a criminal complaint has now been filed against Maroney related to an alleged incident that took place at a local gaming parlor.

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Ex-State Trooper Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge In Child Sexual Abuse Case (uk.news.yahoo.com)

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A former Vermont State Police trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to a lesser charge after being accused of sexually assaulting an ex-girlfriend’s daughter over several years, the Brattleboro Reformer reported.

In a plea deal, Todd Chisholm, 59, agreed to a sentence to 30 days in prison and six years of probation for lewd and lascivious behavior. In December 2020, he had initially been charged also with repeated sexual assault of a child under the age of 16 and two counts of sexual assault.

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Ex-State Trooper Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge In Child Sexual Abuse Case (uk.news.yahoo.com)

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A former Vermont State Police trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to a lesser charge after being accused of sexually assaulting an ex-girlfriend’s daughter over several years, the Brattleboro Reformer reported.

In a plea deal, Todd Chisholm, 59, agreed to a sentence to 30 days in prison and six years of probation for lewd and lascivious behavior. In December 2020, he had initially been charged also with repeated sexual assault of a child under the age of 16 and two counts of sexual assault.

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Leader of ‘shamanastic community’ arrested on sexual assault and child sexual abuse charges (uk.news.yahoo.com)

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The religious leader of a “shamanistic community” in Southern California was charged with rape, child sexual abuse and other sex crimes after “multiple victims” came forward.

Ricardo Flores, 59, was accused by “multiple” alleged survivors of sexual assault on August 1, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Penn. Police Officer Accused of Raping and Physically Abusing 13-Month-Old Child (uk.news.yahoo.com)

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The investigation showed that the young child "suffered broken bones, severe bruising, and was the victim of sexual violence," according to a press release

A 13-month-old child was allegedly raped and physically abused by a Pennsylvania police offer.

Steven Kyle Cugini, a member of the York City Police Department, was arrested without incident on Tuesday, April 16, following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, Lykens Station, and Lykens Criminal Investigation Unit.

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Penn. Police Officer Accused of Raping and Physically Abusing 13-Month-Old Child (uk.news.yahoo.com)

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The investigation showed that the young child "suffered broken bones, severe bruising, and was the victim of sexual violence," according to a press release

A 13-month-old child was allegedly raped and physically abused by a Pennsylvania police offer.

Steven Kyle Cugini, a member of the York City Police Department, was arrested without incident on Tuesday, April 16, following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, Lykens Station, and Lykens Criminal Investigation Unit.

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Ex-deputy police chief Uday Jaswal charged with sexual assault (ca.news.yahoo.com)

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Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has charged a former Ottawa police deputy chief with sexual assault over an incident that occurred while he was an inspector.

Uday Jaswal is charged with a single count of sexual assault against one woman.

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Ex-deputy police chief Uday Jaswal charged with sexual assault (ca.news.yahoo.com)

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Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has charged a former Ottawa police deputy chief with sexual assault over an incident that occurred while he was an inspector.

Uday Jaswal is charged with a single count of sexual assault against one woman.