Tag: cult leader found guilty
Bell tolls for cult leader
by admin on Dec.16, 2008, under Criminal defense news
Ever see that show on the National Geographic channel Inside a Cult ?
The show brings viewers inside a cult in New Mexico founded by a man named Wayne Bent. Mr. Bent declares himself the messiah, or the next coming of Jesus Christ. Under this title, he has brought in about 20 followers, including his own son. Mr. Bent also claims that God forces his - literally, physically forces him - to do certain acts like (i) have sex with his son’s wife, (ii) lay naked with teenages, and (iii) prepare for the end of the world on October 31, 2008 (which has already passed).
Did you catch that part about laying naked with teenagers? Apparently Mr. Bent used to cuddle (is that the right word?) with female teenagers of the cult. He says he never molested them or had sex with them … just laid there. The parents of the teenagers eventually became upset and went to the police.
Mr. Bent went to trial. Mr. Bent lost. Jurors on Monday found cult leader Wayne Bent guilty of three of four he faced for inappropriately touching two teenaged girls.
One of the victims testified on behalf of Mr. Bent, stating it was simply a spirtual experience.
Sorry bud, when it comes to children, the law is the law. Very difficult case for the defense, especially when the defendant admits to touching the children, and then insists on taking the stand.
Personally when I saw the show, I need Mr. Bent would have a problem with the law sooner or later. It must have been an interesting trial …
