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Philippine "Son of God" Allegedly Trafficking Girls and Women
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Philippine "Son of God" Allegedly Trafficking Girls and Women

The article reports on the case of Marlon Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed 'Son of God' and associate of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who founded the influential church Kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has been accused of human trafficking in the Philippines, where he has been imprisoned since 2024 and faces the death penalty. The U.S. Department of Justice has formally requested his extradition for alleged sex trafficking involving girls and women aged 12 to 25, including forced sexual relationships. According to the indictment, these individuals were hired as personal assistants to Quiboloy, performing tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and massaging while being subjected to sexual abuse. The Philippines has received this request, and the justice ministry has submitted a proposal to the court to determine if legal conditions for extradition are met. However, President Ferdinand Marcos stated that the government does not plan to extradite him soon, prioritizing ongoing legal proceedings within the country. Quiboloy is also accused of exploiting members of his sect for fundraising purposes. After his arrest in 2024, police reported that victims were convinced they were having a

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Philippine "Son of God" Allegedly Trafficking Girls and Women

The article reports on the case of Marlon Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed 'Son of God' and associate of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who founded the influential church Kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has been accused of human trafficking in the Philippines, where he has been imprisoned since 2024 and faces the death penalty. The U.S. Department of Justice has formally requested his extradition for alleged sex trafficking involving girls and women aged 12 to 25, including forced sexual relationships. According to the indictment, these individuals were hired as personal assistants to Quiboloy, performing tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and massaging while being subjected to sexual abuse. The Philippines has received this request, and the justice ministry has submitted a proposal to the court to determine if legal conditions for extradition are met. However, President Ferdinand Marcos stated that the government does not plan to extradite him soon, prioritizing ongoing legal proceedings within the country. Quiboloy is also accused of exploiting members of his sect for fundraising purposes. After his arrest in 2024, police reported that victims were convinced they were having a

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about legal proceedings against Quiboloy, including accusations, the involvement of both U.S. and Philippine authorities, and the stance of the current Philippine president. It includes direct quotes from officials and avoids overtly biased language or one-si

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