<p>You may recall the name ‘Esther Rockett’ from <a href="https://sites.google.com/d/1NsQplZnDzUt5VcCSec6a4KWMANZaOpmn/p/1lX-fDC2_3COlKw1wbZ1boiStX0IQnRhC/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode 2, season 3</a> of this podcast, which was all about Universal Medicine – Serge Benhayon’s esoteric healing cult in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Esther has been blogging about the more alarming elements of Serge’s ‘modalities’ since 2012, and he sued her for defamation in 2015. The case went to trial in 2018, and in an incredible David and Goliath tale, Esther’s defence proved that the bulk of the defamatory claims found to have been conveyed in her writings were true. Esther's new book '<a href="https://books2read.com/universal-predator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Predator</a>' is out now and it's all about this battle. It is riveting reading.</p><br><p>Full episode page <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/esther-rockett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7859667" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or with a <a href="http://paypal.me/SarahPSteel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one-off donation</a> or <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merch purchase</a>.</p><br><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://books2read.com/universal-predator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Predator</a> — by Esther Rockett, 2024</li><li><a href="https://estherrockett.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Esther Rockett's official website</a></li><li><a href="https://factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Medicine Cult Exposed</a> and <a href="https://universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Medicine Accountability</a> — Esther Rockett's blogs</li><li><a href="https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c772e44e4b0196eea404c09#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benhayon v Rockett (No 8) [2019] NSWSC 169</a> — Supreme Court New South Wales judgement, 6 December 2018</li></ul><p><br></p><p>With thanks to our episode sponsor, <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fandpsurvivalguide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Finance and Property Survival Guide podcast</a>. If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to <a href="http://www.cifs.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cult Information and Family Support</a> if you’re in Australia, or with the <a href="http://www.icsahome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International Cultic Studies Association</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects">https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects</a>.</p>
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![<p>You may recall the name ‘Esther Rockett’ from <a href="https://sites.google.com/d/1NsQplZnDzUt5VcCSec6a4KWMANZaOpmn/p/1lX-fDC2_3COlKw1wbZ1boiStX0IQnRhC/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode 2, season 3</a> of this podcast, which was all about Universal Medicine – Serge Benhayon’s esoteric healing cult in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Esther has been blogging about the more alarming elements of Serge’s ‘modalities’ since 2012, and he sued her for defamation in 2015. The case went to trial in 2018, and in an incredible David and Goliath tale, Esther’s defence proved that the bulk of the defamatory claims found to have been conveyed in her writings were true. Esther's new book '<a href="https://books2read.com/universal-predator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Predator</a>' is out now and it's all about this battle. It is riveting reading.</p><br><p>Full episode page <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/esther-rockett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7859667" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or with a <a href="http://paypal.me/SarahPSteel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one-off donation</a> or <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merch purchase</a>.</p><br><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://books2read.com/universal-predator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Predator</a> — by Esther Rockett, 2024</li><li><a href="https://estherrockett.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Esther Rockett's official website</a></li><li><a href="https://factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Medicine Cult Exposed</a> and <a href="https://universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Universal Medicine Accountability</a> — Esther Rockett's blogs</li><li><a href="https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c772e44e4b0196eea404c09#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Benhayon v Rockett (No 8) [2019] NSWSC 169</a> — Supreme Court New South Wales judgement, 6 December 2018</li></ul><p><br></p><p>With thanks to our episode sponsor, <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fandpsurvivalguide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Finance and Property Survival Guide podcast</a>. If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to <a href="http://www.cifs.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cult Information and Family Support</a> if you’re in Australia, or with the <a href="http://www.icsahome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International Cultic Studies Association</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects">https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects</a>.</p>
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