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Cult leader arrested
Fugitive Minnesota cult head captured in Brazil beach lair
A Minnesota cult leader who has been the subject of a global manhunt was arrested Saturday in Brazil, according to Brazilian media reports. Victor A. Barnard, 53, faces 59 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a flock of young "Maidens" as part of a camp in Pine County. Updated 8:48 AM
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