. Those that feel the world owe them, they have a pity party, and use VO as a escape from prison and dont want to be there, of course they are going to have something negative to say. 0000002865 00000 n This satisfies Defendants burden, shifting the burden to Plaintiff. Victory Outreach is "reaching out where no one else is. Defendant Nicholas Langerica (Defendant) was the assistant pastor for the region of Victory Outreach International that included the home. I woke up in a hard little single bed with rails on the side and there was a woman sitting next to my bed carrying on about being a new person in Christ and leaving the worldly things behind and I just knew I must be dying and in a coma cuz all I could hear was constant talking. <>stream And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! the only time i heard and thought proselytizing was illegal was in the military where it was against regulations to try and convert ppl Proselytism is illegal when done during work hours by government employees, corpsmembers, or contractors. She worked as a part-time bookkeeper, cleaned Morales' house and baby-sat his children. Feedback We would love to hear from you and have the opportunity to serve you better. They wont baptize people unless you pay them enough money. 0000007463 00000 n Victory Outreach Alkmaar Kerk Adres: Amstelstraat 1 1823 EV - Alkmaar Contact: Telefoon: +31 6 16928452 E-mail: info@voalkmaar.nl Web: www.voalkmaar.nl Voor donaties en giften aan de kerk: Rabobank Bank Rekeningnummer: IBAN NL.50RABO0393892778 BIC: RABONL2U tnv: St. La Puente. The lifestyle demanded of followers is spartan because that's what church leaders say it takes to break the powerful grip of drugs and alcohol. "I really love our ministry," said John Figueroa, a follower for four years. Please your remarks are as extreme as the allegations you are bringing against the Church that has literally helped 4 generations of hurting people in my family. State officials in the early 1990s found many church rehabilitation homes to be unsafe and unsanitary. Figueroa earns $250 a week as a clerk at the church's bookstore in La Puente. Is this the cult known as Victory Christian Fellowship? DATED: November 4, 2019 ___________________________, Orange County Superior Courts | Contract | No, the rehabs are not perfect. They shared the basic tenants of the Gospel: God loves them and has the power to change their lives. Much of the church's harshest criticism is aimed at its unpaid work. Arguinzoni, 59, is the author of three church-related books and the founder and president of All American Network, a religious programming network with TV stations in 11 cities outside California, reaching millions of viewers from Hawaii to Florida. Beyond the allegations of legal misconduct by the church are questions about its ethical practices, in particular, its tendency to glorify Arguinzoni, while at the same time maintaining a cloak of secrecy over its considerable financial dealings. State health department officials are now debating whether to require religion-based treatment centers to obtain a state license, said Maria Caudill, a spokeswoman for the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. I get in but couldn't remember my new address.But I knew my dad's number and asked if I could use a phone, they said "No" I told them I wasn't gonna steal the damn thing, could they please call him using ONSTAR. Loyalty and money, say church leaders, are little to ask in return. I understand the ignorance from unsaved people, and its our responsibility to share the Word of God, and His faithfulness in our lives. Your friend in Christ . Finally I got irate and told them I would take my chances because I wanted outta there! Internal Revenue Service | An official website of the United States . . I received this invitation through my christian web site. A goal of my targeting program is to change the part of my belief system that is indifferent to God's existence. He is a registered Democrat. Former pastors said they collected money for churches never built, as well as for tiny overseas facilities that members raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support. As discussed, Defendant proffers evidence that he was not involved in assigning community service work. 8014 Midlothian Tpke, Ste. Therefore, in the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether the shooting was caused by the gang tattoo. Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. "I think he's dishonest," said former pastor Peter Belaustegui. According to Plaintiff, in order to have the tattoo removed, he needed a letter verifying that he had completed twenty hours of community service, and that Defendant said he would ask co-Defendant Raul Astorga to write the letter. [T]he party moving for summary judgment bears an initial burden of production to make a prima facie showing of the nonexistence of any triable issue of material fact; if he carries his burden of production, he causes a shift, and the opposing party is then subjected to a burden of production of his own to make a prima facie showing of the existence of a triable issue of material fact. (Ibid.) I slowly went to obey that super important petty, command. In an interview, Arguinzoni discussed church history and philosophy. 2022-05-18, Orange County Superior Courts | Family | Just like our targeting situation. 0000006330 00000 n this is when I realized it was a scam. . She is also known as the "Daughter of Thunder" for the thunderous sound she makes in the Earth that impacts the hearts and minds of all who encounter her ministry. Paul Burress achieved minor fame for his role in the 2014 documentary, Fight Church, which explored churches that host fights and/or fight clubs and train members in fighting. Access this case on the Texas Northern District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System. Although the shooter allegedly identified Plaintiff by name, that does not mean the shooting was gang related. The purpose of the Home is to reclaim, redeem, and restore lives that have been destroyed or disrupted by drugs, alcohol and/or other substance abuse by . On average users reported $386.96 of damages. Can there be good and evil in the same church? Pha ty gip huyn Can Lc. . I kept going in and out consciousness all night she sat there talking shit and when she wasn't someone else was and it continued for however long I slept. Although the workers were collectively earning about $1,000 a day, he said, all of the money went to the home. I had a concussion, memory loss, thought I was dead and was led to believe eternal hell was gonna snatch my soul if I left. There is a triable issue of material fact if, and only if, the evidence would allow a reasonable trier of fact to find the underlying fact in favor of the party opposing the motion in accordance with the applicable standard of proof. (, To state a claim for negligence, Plaintiff must show that Defendant had a duty to Plaintiff, that Defendant breached that duty, and that the breach caused damages to Plaintiff. Victory Outreach . We all lined up on the stairs (like in preschool or prison) for breakfast, they told me to brush my hair for the last time. Victory Outreach officials boast on the church's World Wide Web site that their rehab homes constitute "one of the largest drug prevention and rehabilitation facilities in the world.". By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. endobj And if I wasn't this was surely hell and the demons on the outside could be no worse than these catty ass bitch demons. When my time came. Victory Outreach is in every major city in this country and many other ones as well. I did not supervise the operation of the Home and I had no involvement in its supervision, such as assigning the residents to community service. It's like the Superman of religions. may be available from PACER. Victory Outreach pastors repeatedly tell congregants that they are bound--to each other and the church--by the nature of their past sins. And as for the homes, you come in by choice, or court order, either way its still your choice! Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. When I was 'busted and disgusted' in Puerto Rico a friend made a call to Pastor Sonny and two days later Victory Outreach picked me up at LAX and sooner than later, things changed, I changed. Two lawsuits filed against the church allege that its leaders intimidate members who resist its call to absolute devotion. One pastor describes prayer as "getting loaded on the Holy Ghost." 0000069316 00000 n DR. JASMIN "JAZZ" SCULARK. Site Pastors - The Neighbourhood (Ogden) Don & Colette Delaney. Victory Outreach Ministries Church ("VOMC"), alleges and states as follows: INTRODUCTION 1. Although technically Victory Outreach is not required to license its homes because they use religion-based treatment, the ministry sought licenses for all its California facilities in the early 1990s, allowing state regulators a glimpse into the operation. "I often refer to it as a spiritual pyramid scheme.". Even if Plaintiff is correct, as discussed above, Defendant has proffered evidence, which Plaintiff does not controvert, that Defendant did not oversee the home at the time of the shooting. Their patience and their instilled God's love paid off. Based on everything I've seen and heard, I've concluded the Victory Outreach is a dangerous cult that preys on the poor in order to exploit them financially and in the words of their founder Sonny Arguinzoni, to create and army to take back the cities for . She left the church in 1993, after Morales allegedly disapproved of her marrying. 0000003557 00000 n Both lawsuits, whose allegations the church denied, were settled out of court. Even then, in the infant stages of Victory Outreach, God was directing their ". Five people died when the van sped off the highway and crashed, leaving only ten survivors. Church officials say their drug and alcohol recovery programs are centered on prayer and Bible study, with an occasional carwash to teach discipline and help pay bills. The family of Andrew James Canada is suing the Victory Outreach Church for his wrongful death. Victory Outreach was founded in 1967 by Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni when they invited people from their local community people they did not know into their own home. In sum, Plaintiff has nothing more than speculation supporting his theory that he was shot because of his gang tattoo. I think it was to God's girl in the topix thread ( a few years back). . Defendant also relies on Plaintiffs admissions that: (1) He did not see any strangers or anyone matching the shooters description at the church service earlier that day; (2) He did not see anyone waiting in the churchs parking lot when he left; and (3) He did not see anyone follow him. 2016-11-18, Los Angeles County Superior Courts | Contract | For Immediate Release January 14, 2022 SAN DIEGO, CA - January 14, 2022- On January 14th, Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER), along with three San Diego parents, reached a settlement agreement with the State of California, the California Department of Education (CDE), and the State Board of Education (SBE), in response to a lawsuit filed on September 3, 2021. 0000001486 00000 n The Judge overseeing this case is MEEKA, PETER J.. The Judge overseeing this case is STEPHEN I. GOORVITCH. Exploiting my confused vulnerable state immediately following a near death experience. We feel that once that happens, that's when they begin to get stronger and they begin to get victory over the drugs.". It was the beginning of the my journey back to where I belonged. I have contacted the Pastor Mark Garcia asking for an explanation and an apology. Plaintiff proffers no expert testimony suggesting that the shooting was gang related. In the opinion of our lawyers, this settlement is nothing less than a total victory and complete vindication of our position. Tue Nov 9 11:41:04 CST 2021 (crt). Steve Rabey is a veteran author and journalist who has published more than 50 books and 2,000 articles about religion, spirituality, and culture. WHITTIER - The Uptown business community has come out in opposition to Victory Outreach Church's proposal to take over the former Quaker City bank site. This docket was last retrieved on May 1, 2019. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia. But sometimes, he said, "they wouldn't even give me that. Defendant moves for summary judgment on Plaintiffs complaint for negligence. Jaimez said he was part of a 25-person crew sent from the home to work at the Great America theme park. In the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Defendant breached any duty. The contract was ostensibly for "voter outreach" and public education. Access this case on the Colorado District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System. "Unresolved Reported Damages"shows how much money has been lost by all of users who filed complaints against the company. To make a donation,click here. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Pomona Courthouse South located in Los Angeles, California. 0000001927 00000 n The following days when I was awake and not sick from migraines I started to assert myself by telling them I wanted to leave. 'targeting') the voter outreach, the political consulting firm can and will necessarily affect voter turnout of certain types of voters more than others and in some parts of the State more than others. But, Alvarado said, "I think it would behoove us to do so in the future.". (angar, ) /r/gangstalking is a subreddit that focuses upon presenting information about predatory gangstalking and also to exist as a community to organize as a group to spread awareness and education. September 29, 2014 at 10:34 p.m. I was drunk and thought it was safe there. . Therefore, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Defendant owed Plaintiff a duty. 0000002186 00000 n Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Also I communicate with pheromones and telepathy. The state also had received 17 complaints about Victory Outreach facilities, including overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, poor meals and forced labor. He said in court papers that he was subjected "to lengthy lectures relating to his Christian faith precluding him from taking any action or filing any claim against the church, with . Case Summary. Established in 1984. A person who has not created a peril is ordinarily not liable in tort merely for failure to take affirmative action to assist or protect another, unless there is some [r]elationship between them which gives rise to a duty to act. (Winkelman v. City of Sunnyvale(1976) 59 Cal.App.3d 509, 512, internal quotations omitted.) He is also working to pay off a $1,000 pledge to the church building fund. Sort:Default. hb```c``aa`e`Mbd@ AP B:;E,,[M&;f ")W We will review your suggestions and update the company profile if necessary. ", Jaimez said he had concerns about the way he was being treated, "but they put it in my mind that if I thought different, I was going against God.". It has more than . Sometimes, they didn't even get that, said Gilbert Jaimez, who lived in a San Jose rehab home in the early 1990s. 1. On April 28, 2022, the Director of the NTP's Office of Policy, Review, and Outreach, Dr. Mary Wolfe . Stop it. His wife and five grown children all draw paychecks either from the TV operation or the church. He met his wife, Julie, while both were divinity students. In exchange for resolving the lawsuits, the State of California and County of Los Angeles . . [T]he party moving for summary judgment bears the burden of persuasion that there is no triable issue of material fact and that he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law . 0000001698 00000 n God blessed my faithfulness and the Parole Board reinstated my parole priviledge. For over 30 years, Victory Outreach has trained and equipped men and women to reach their full potential in life, whether it is establishing a church, building a career, or growing and nurturing a family. Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Victory Outreach filed by Eric Freeman. ", Two years ago, church members told a resident of a women's rehab home in La Puente that it was God's will that Arguinzoni's dog, Samson, bit her earlobe off while she was working at a party, according to court papers, and that it "would be evil for her to sue Pastor Sonny.". Plaintiff alleges that Defendant negligently required Plaintiff to perform volunteer work outside the home, even though his visible tattoo make him a target for gang members. at 856.) . All of a sudden they had an impromptu slumber party where they put their mattresses on the floor in front of my bed and door and had shitty popcorn, All 15 women shared the same room anyways, no need for this stupid party.That lasted a week! Former pastors and ex-members say Victory Outreach exploits its vulnerable followers and exacts from them blind loyalty to rake in millions of dollars at their expense. . Arguinzoni has authored four books about leaving gang life and drug abuse. DATED: November 18, 2019 ___________________________, Case Number: ****9198 Hearing Date: November 05, 2019 Dept: 5. That is true there are some stuff that I use to do even after we leave the cult.The cult however Shakyamunison was called the People of Hope and it is in NJ and is known for its brainwashing and stealing people's money. James A. Steele (Ret.). First off we try and make money at every event simply because WE ARE NON DENOMINATIONAL AND NON PROFIT we do not funding from the state like every other church may get. Arguinzoni preaches that God's work will, in time, bring material blessings. "Now it's the world.". Our solution to the drug problem is found in a spiritual experience with Jesus Christ.". His son Paul, who was also a pastor at the church, pleaded guilty to groping women in 2018. Rivers of Life Evangelistic Outreach. Victory Outreach collects rent, said former members, as well as a 10% tithe from everybody's pay. We do it out of love, because that is what we are called to do! There are Victory Outreach churches in almost every major U.S. city and more than a dozen in South America, Europe and Africa--235 congregations and 310 rehabilitation homes worldwide. Cults command and treat you like property, never ever does VO do that! Join us in thanking the Lord that a settlement agreement has been reached between Los Angeles County and Grace Community Church. With locations in over 30 countries worldwide, Victory Outreach continues to lead the way in creating a legacy of hope and restoring people's sense of belonging, dignity and destiny. Churches & Places of Worship. Not being able to work because of harassment and mobbing. So I said, 'Great,' and I stayed. The ministry in question is Victory Outreach Ministries International, founded by Sonny Arguinzoni in 1967 in Los Angeles California. Meghann Cuniff. as other compaints have stated pastor phil lyndon-jones. I have served from a regular member to a leader and never I repeat never has our ministry in any way been under investigation for these silly accusations such as KIDNAPPINS! A more recent docket listing All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2016 Scambook, LLC Scambook is a Registered Trademark. Everything I read here is black and white thinking, but nothing in between. Lets assume Victory Outreach is really bad. (Ibid.) Jim Bakker: Morningside Church Productions . Belaustegui, in a 1996 resignation letter he posted on the World Wide Web, said he sent $21,467 in 1995 to church headquarters. They told me if I walked out that door I would be die for sure. Which is appropriate, since I can lift 10x my own body weight. Plaintiff alleges that his performance of volunteer work was a condition of his residence in the home. Therefore, in the alternative, the Court grants summary judgment because there is no triable issue whether Defendant breached any duty. They are nice to certain people so that they might join and recruit their friends.I'v heard them talk wierd things, they are very controling. Victory Outreach Church frequently provides food . Overseas missions and domestic programs, he said, account for the bulk of the expenditures. . To them he offers what few other drug treatment programs can claim: an unheard-of 85% success rate, plus community, faith and purpose. Nor does this evidence suggest that Defendant has liability for the acts of a third party. Moreover, it is undisputed that: Plaintiff knew that residents of the Home were expected to work at various locations, with pay for their work hours going to the Home for expenses, but they volunteered to do this. "If it wasn't for God raising up Pastor Sonny in the first place, if it wasn't for God raising up the ministry of Victory Outreach, and if it wasn't for your pastor going to your city, you'd still be a sinner," church elder Ed Morales, the head of the 1,000-member San Jose church, said in a tape-recorded sermon sold through the church's bookstore. "Everyone is encouraged to duplicate what Sonny started," said Saupe, the former rehabilitation home director. Canada, 53, died when the church van he was in went off a highway. "You'd still be sticking that needle in your arm. Dean Fryer, a spokesman for state Labor Commissioner Jose Millan, said workers--whether or not they are in drug rehabilitation--must be paid for their labor. . Roxanne Randall sued Victory Christian Center and Bert Glen Franklin, in Oklahoma County Court on behalf . (Declaration of Nicholas Langarica, 6.) Victory Outreach et al . The Emergency Motion to File Lawsuit (ECF No. But critics, including several former longtime church pastors, say the church earns a lot more. Is it better to just close down. 0 %PDF-1.6 % Sonny Arguinzoni: Victory Outreach International: $465,072: 42: No: No: Sonny Arguinzoni's outreach to gangs and drug addicts has been criticized for manipulative practices. But what some followers call exploitation, others say is the only approach tough enough for these hard cases. Wed Dec 15 13:41:41 CST 2021 (crt), ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Since then the page has accumulated 13 consumer complaints. Victory Outreach is an internationally recognized leader in reaching the inner cities of the world and restoring lives that were once bruised and broken. 0000001372 00000 n by Victory Outreach Church. I was named by the prison population as the head of "El Comite", a inmate commitee that negotiated prison disturbances and conditions with the institution's warden and officials. Recently, a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Baltimore church van was halted by a bankruptcy filed by the pastors of the Victory Outreach Baltimore Church. Why is this public record being published online? 2021-07-16. So if your looking for a reason to hate us, well its just going to be your misfed information on us, or lack of getting to really know who we are and who we stand for. A more recent docket listing "They're told in the very beginning when they come in that the difference between us and a secular program is that we provide spiritual help," he said. Huyn Lc H nm pha ng bc tnh H Tnh, cch thnh ph H Tnh khong 18 km v pha ng bc, c a gii hnh chnh: Pha ng gip Bin ng. Leave a comment, like, share our page and most . It has been around for more than over 54 years and has helped thousands of . Figueroa said he is now eager to join the church's 500 Club, by pledging another $50 a month. Rev: 6/20/2002 11 In 1967, they purchased a church building on Gless Street in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles. Based on everything I've seen and heard, I've concluded the Victory Outreach is a dangerous cult that preys on the poor in order to exploit them financially and in the words of their founder Sonny Arguinzoni, to create and army to take back the cities for christ. Or like, people who are real squares. Victory Outreach . Arguinzoni receives a salary of $70,000 a year, officials said, and the church raises about $1 million in revenue each year. Victory Outreach is an international, church-oriented Christian ministry called to the task of evangelizing and discipling the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ. "I think he's misappropriated finances.". "I think that the souls they have reached outweigh the dirty laundry.". No, it wasn't over night. 0000004591 00000 n Our lawsuit seeks to suspend wolf trapping until the Alexander Archipelago . Alvarado said the church does not advocate that practice. When I was younger my family belong to a cult which is called the People of hope I am so glad I am out of it since I was twelve! Received a letter of invitation to speak at a three day conference. Victory Outreach is an evangelical organization founded in California in the 1960s which has . 25.6k. may be available from PACER. Exchange During a radio interview that aired on Tuesday, Fox's Brian Kilmeade noted how DeSantis did not say anything negative about Trump whose crucial endorsement helped DeSantis win . exploits people,the administration know's who they are. The victims' family members filed a lawsuit against the church, but due to the bankruptcy . A former financial official who quit in 1992 said most churches contributed $18,000 to $20,000 a year to Victory Outreach headquarters, which, if true, would amount to a total of more than $4 million a year. We pray you are encouraged, blessed and challenged to be your best for God. Now, three new lawsuits allege that the father-and-son team of serial abusers was only part of the problem at Victory Baptist Church in Rochester, New . Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. <<98F0B5BF31ABB2110A00F0A507C1FC7F>]/Prev 152477>> 0000014333 00000 n They knew I had a sleeping -disorder, but when I asked to leave they acted like a-holes. . Victory Outreach is a ministry that exclusively reaches out to drug addicts and gang members. Stephen I. Goorvitch is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He keeps an apartment in New York City and has a 30-foot powerboat. rehabs. At Victory Outreach International, we respect and protect the privacy of our members and those who use our websites, products and services. Are we missing information about this company? Those inmates that knew the "old negative me" saw something different. Televangelist Ernest Angley was sued for sexual abuse and settled a lawsuit out of court, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Figures.This church is very active in targeting, I feel like that scenario was engineered for me to end up there and lose everything. Who else makes an account to bump a dead thread with poor grammar? Access to MinistryWatch content is free. It is tough. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, And a SPECIAL THANKS to all those untrained "staff" residents and for your very important role in 'sharpening' my endurance. He and his wife Lois live in Colorado. This docket was last retrieved on January 4, 2022. In every church there are going to be some who have negative experiences but that cannot be said for every individual. As United Church of Christ Takes on Race and LGBTQ Issues, Consensus Reigns, IRS Reverses Its Decision to Deny Tax-Exempt Status to Conservative Christian Nonprofit. Victory Outreach is one of the best drug treatment facilities in the world. The ultimate goal is to send converts back to the streets to establish their own churches. Victory Outreach is an international, church-oriented Christian ministry called to the task of evangelizing and discipling the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ. Arguinzoni receives a salary of $70,000 a year, officials said, and the church raises about $1 million in revenue each year. Press J to jump to the feed. Victory Outreach is required to disclose little about its finances because it is a church. Victory Outreach Home. Victory Outreach is has a reputation for financially extorting their congregation, rehabbing "drug addicts" by making them apply for public aide then taking all of it, making them do hard labor for free, going to church and group prayer for up to 6 hours a day, constant ridiculous cleaning chores, allowing only 4 hours of sleep a day. FUCK YOU VICTORY! Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. Victory Outreach became known to many as The Addict Church because of the many addicts that were being saved. 09/23/2015 (3 months into my initial targeting). On 04/26/2017 DAMIAN PEREZ filed a Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury lawsuit against VICTORY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL. Our Victory Homes, are a live -in, 16-month, Christian Dicipleship home for adult men and women who have had life altering things take place in their life. To this day I still find myself saying that same thing when I think about it.

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