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FBI Probes Allegations of Abuse in New Zealand Church

5/8/2025

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The FBI has launched an investigation into the Two by Twos, a fundamentalist Christian church in New Zealand, amid serious allegations of sexual abuse from former members. New Zealand police are actively reaching out to 27 individuals associated with the church, as some offenders face convictions. The church is urging victims to come forward and report their experiences.

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The FBI has launched an investigation into the Two by Twos, a fundamentalist Christian church in New Zealand, amid serious allegations of sexual abuse from former members. New Zealand police are actively reaching out to 27 individuals associated with the church, as some offenders face convictions. The church is urging victims to come forward and report their experiences.