Episode 182: Larry Ray and the Sarah Lawrence Cult - Part 1

When their roommate asked if her dad could crash until he got back on his feet, seven students at Sarah Lawrence College obliged. Over the next decade, many of their lives would be turned upside down as they were lured into his web of deceit, abuse, manipulation, and torture. This week’s episode is Larry Ray and the Sarah Lawrence Cult Part 1.

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Sarah Lawrence Parent Accused of Sex Trafficking and Abusing Students, NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/11/nyregion/larry-ray-sarah-lawrence-sex.html

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'An evil man who did evil things:' Sarah Lawrence cult leader Larry Ray stands motionless after jury finds him guilty on all 15 counts of racketeering and sex trafficking in fewer than 5 hours: Convict now faces life in prison, Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10693287/Jury-reaches-verdict-trial-accused-Sarah-Lawrence-sex-cult-leader-Larry-Ray.html