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South Korean sect leader sentenced to 33 years for sexual assaults on followers

An 81-year-old leader of the Jesus Morning Star sect in South Korea was sentenced to 33 years in prison for sexually assaulting 16 followers, whom he convinced he was the Messiah. The case highlights the vulnerability of cult members to abuse and the legal system's response to such crimes. The sentencing is a notable judicial action but does not have broader geopolitical or market implications.

Rzeczpospolita1 day agoKRCredibility 28%View source

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