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Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor

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A court in southern Nepal has convict a controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” on charges of sexually assaulting a minor. Ram Bahadur Bamjan, who’s believed by some to

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    Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    A court in southern Nepal has convict a controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” on charges of sexually assaulting a minor. Ram Bahadur Bamjan, who’s believed by some to

  2. Time

    ‘Buddha Boy’ Convicted of Sexual Assault (opens Time)

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    Nepal’s Ram Bahadur Bamjan, believed by some to be the reincarnation of Buddha, was convicted on charges of sexually assaulting an underage girl.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Nepal convicts 'Buddha Boy' of child sexual abuse – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The controversial spiritual leader, believed by followers to be the reincarnation of Buddha, was accused of abusing underage devotees. He had spent years on the run before Nepalese officials arrested him in January.

  4. Digital Journal

    Nepal convicts 'Buddha boy' of child sex abuse (opens Digital Journal)

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    A Nepali man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha has been convicted of child sexual abuse, a court official said Tuesday.Ram

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