:: March 03, 2003 ::
$26 million awarded to victims of "cult indoctrination"Jurors awarded the victims of a "cult" millions of dollars, reports the Associated Press.
Gordon Winrod, leader of "Our Savior's Church," was found guilty last May of "using mind-altering techniques" to "meld" a destructive mindset in the plaintiffs, which caused them personal injury.
Winrod's victims were his grandchildren.
The property of the "cult" leader is now being liquidated to satisfy the judgement, while Winrod himself is serving a 30-year prison sentence for kidnapping.
It is likely that Winrod now 74, will die in prison.
It appears the "cult," known for its anti-Semitic, anti-government rant and hate-filled newsletter, may have been effectively wiped out by the lawsuit--or at least let's hope so.
[Posted by Rick Ross at 11:40 AM][Link]
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