After legal filing, others describe similar experiences at Community of Jesus

A recent court case has brought serious allegations against the Community of Jesus, a religious group on Cape Cod, from a former child member who claims he was forced into unpaid labor and trafficked. The testimony describes exploitation during his time in the group, framing the Community as an abusive environment masked by religious practice. The case is drawing attention to long-standing concerns about the organization’s treatment of members, with court proceedings now putt

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