Senator Nick Xenophon has vowed not to give up on his quest to bring the controversial Church of Scientology to task over tax exemptions.
Scientology had been variously accused of criminal behaviour, coercing abortions, stalking, transcending child labour laws and unconscionable treatment of members who were charged hundreds of thousands of dollars for their courses, he said.
Blaine Milam, 20, is facing the death penalty for the December 2008 beating death of 13-month-old Amora Bain Carson.
Milam and his fiancee, Jessica Carson, are charged with beating the toddler 20 times with a hammer while allegedly attempting to perform an exorcism on the little girl.
Jurors heard compelling evidence Monday from a bite expert who testified Blaine Milam could not be ruled out as the contributor of the majority of bite marks on 13-month-old Amora Carson.
Forensic odontologist Robert Williams testified his area of expertise has been used to identify serial killers, Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 and Branch Davidian victims when other methods failed.
Several former members of Yogi Bhajan’s organization say they aren’t surprised by events unfolding now, six years after his death. Legal disputes threaten to splinter the community. Allegations of the yogi’s past wrongdoing are resurfacing. And the future of the Sikh organization’s businesses are in question.
The outcome will ripple far beyond the religious group, whose companies have become intertwined with the local economy and business community.
He is one of the few priests in the Catholic church who call themselves faith healers.
McAlear's blessing is a very real attempt to cure the patient with prayer, and with the laying on of hands. Because it is not a sacrament, anyone can receive the blessing, even non-Catholics.
A month before he stands trial on fraud charges, Ed Purvis -- the owner of a Christian non-profit accused of bilking millions out of churchgoers in Arizona and 12 other states -- is now seeking an expert's endorsement to promote a gold-mine project to investors.
Blaine Milam and Jesseca Carson stand accused of murdering her 13-month-old daughter, Amora, on Dec. 2, 2008, by beating the child to death while performing what they claim was an exorcism to drive out demons from the toddler.
If convicted, both parties face the death penalty.
Belgian authorities are analysing a video containing threats to attack the country and other European states if they enforce a ban on full face veils, government officials said on Thursday.
The video showed veiled women, some armed with guns, armed men and children carrying weapons and ammunition.
Senator Nick Xenophon has vowed not to give up on his quest to bring the controversial Church of Scientology to task over tax exemptions. 
Blaine Milam, 20, is facing the death penalty for the December 2008 beating death of 13-month-old Amora Bain Carson. 
UK: A woman has been charged with the 2006 murder of a 22-year-old spiritual healer. 
Several former members of Yogi Bhajan’s organization say they aren’t surprised by events unfolding now, six years after his death. Legal disputes threaten to splinter the community. Allegations of the yogi’s past wrongdoing are resurfacing. And the future of the Sikh organization’s businesses are in question. 
He is one of the few priests in the Catholic church who call themselves faith healers. 
A month before he stands trial on fraud charges, Ed Purvis -- the owner of a Christian non-profit accused of bilking millions out of churchgoers in Arizona and 12 other states -- is now seeking an expert's endorsement to promote a gold-mine project to investors. 
Blaine Milam and Jesseca Carson stand accused of murdering her 13-month-old daughter, Amora, on Dec. 2, 2008, by beating the child to death while performing what they claim was an exorcism to drive out demons from the toddler. 
Belgian authorities are analysing a video containing threats to attack the country and other European states if they enforce a ban on full face veils, government officials said on Thursday. 
