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"New reports reveal, Oprah Winfrey’s longtime “spiritual healer” João Teixeira de Faria also known as “John of God,” has just received an additional sentence of 99 years in prison for hundreds of women and young girls.
"João Teixeira de Faria who is now a convicted sex offender was formerly a Brazilian medium who gained worldwide attention after he was feathered on the Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, ABC News, and many more tv networks.
"While he was on the set of the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah called João inspiring and even encouraged women to seek out his expertise.
"In 2018, João was exposed after a total of over 600 women came out and accused him of sexual abusing them.
"He was eventually convicted of raping 9 women and sentenced to 63 years in prison.
"Now Conexao Politica has reported João will face additional 99 years in prison for being found guilty of raping more women." . . .
'Miracle' Faith Healer Linked to Oprah Faces Hundreds of Sexual Abuse Allegations (newsweek.com) . . ."Winfrey even visited Faria's center in 2012 to learn more about his supposed healing methods for an episode of the "Oprah's Next Chapter" program. In light of the accusations, she released a statement which read, "I empathize with the women now coming forward and hope justice is served."
"The first allegation was made public last Friday, when Dutch choreographer Zahira Maus, 34, told a TV Globo program she had been assaulted by Faria around four years ago. In a three-month investigation of her allegations, TV Globo spoke to around a dozen other women who also claim to have been abused.
"According to the Guardian, prosecutor Patricia Otoni said some of the alleged crimes occurred more than 10 years ago, while others are more recent. Another, Luciano Miranda, said potential crimes include rape and sexual abuse.
"Mous told TV Globo she had gone to Faria's center seeking a cure for sexual trauma. However, once there, he took her into a private room and made her perform sexual acts on him. After this, she said he gave her a gemstone and told her to leave. On another occasion, Maus said Faria raped her. She said she did not come forward until now out of fear. "We don't have to feel ashamed. He needs to feel ashamed," she said."
"Some of his followers have dismissed the accusations. On Wednesday, Faria briefly appeared before them in Abadiania—the economy of which has largely come to rely on Faria's center—and said, "Brothers and my dear sisters, I thank God for being here. I want to comply with Brazilian law. I am in the hands of the law… John of God is still alive."
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