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10 Religious Leaders Who Committed Secret Crimes
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: Francis Ofiaeli
Some of the darkest crimes can hide behind a holy image. In this countdown, we're looking at religious figures who used their influence, trust, and authority to conceal shocking wrongdoing. From sexual abuse and fraud to cult violence and federal indictments, these scandal-ridden leaders left faith communities reeling and exposed the terrifying abuse of power behind the pulpit. Which case stunned you most? Our countdown includes John-Paul Miller, Jimmy Swaggart, Luc Jouret, David Berg, Henry Lyons, Jim Bakker, Warren Jeffs, Shoko Asahara, Sun Myung Moon, and Tony Alamo, among others. read more...
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