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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | Back issues
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Satanic sex offender

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas appeals court upheld the conviction of a man who was arrested in a sting operation after he posed as the Sabbatic Goat deity Baphomet on an online site to try and lure a young teen girl into performing sex rituals and satanic activities with him. Exhibits depicting these activities were relevant to prove his state of mind and preparation.

Read the ruling here.

Categories / Appeals, Briefs, Criminal, Religion

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