2023-09-16 15:55:46
In Brazil, a popular self-proclaimed healer has been sentenced to more than 118 years in prison for raping four women. João Teixeira de Faria aka John of God was sentenced on Friday “in three trials to a prison sentence of 118 years, six months and 15 days,” a court said central Brazilian state of Goiás with. A total of 17 cases were opened once morest the self-declared medium.
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The incidents occurred between 2010 and 2017 during spiritual consultations in João de Deus’ temple in Abadiânia came regarding a hundred kilometers from the capital Brasilia is distant. The 81-year-old, who is currently under house arrest, has declared himself innocent. According to the verdict, João de Deus must now pay the victims compensation of the equivalent of up to 19,250 euros each.
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João de Deus became known beyond the country’s borders when he became famous in 2012 US television presenter Oprah Winfrey received in his temple. The self-proclaimed healer received around 10,000 visitors per month, making the town of Abadiânia a tourist attraction for tourists interested in spirituality.
At the end of 2018, however, more than 300 women accused the healer of sexual assault during “spiritual cures”.
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