Episode
Mystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
45:54
Published: Tue Oct 11 2022
Description
The 48-day trial comes to an end, and the jury reaches a decision. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Witnessed: Mystic Mother, ad-free right now by subscribing to The Binge — All Episodes. All at Once. Plus you’ll unlock brand new stories, dropping every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Witnessed show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
A legal case involving "Arizona Healing Touch," a group accused of using sex work and prostitution to fund their supposed spiritual practices, is detailed in this episode.
00:00 - 01:26 (01:26)
Summary
A legal case involving "Arizona Healing Touch," a group accused of using sex work and prostitution to fund their supposed spiritual practices, is detailed in this episode. Prosecutors present evidence that the practitioners engaged in sexual acts with clients and solicited money in exchange for services, while the defense argues that the group's practices were a form of spiritual healing.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The Goddess Temple relied on illegal prostitution for its income, despite claims of spiritual activities.
01:26 - 08:01 (06:35)
Summary
The Goddess Temple relied on illegal prostitution for its income, despite claims of spiritual activities. The state is asking for a guilty verdict at the end of the trial.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A female undercover officer shares her experiences in uncovering illegal sex businesses, including how individuals are often forthcoming with information and how clients in these businesses often have the expectation of receiving some form of sexual act.
08:01 - 16:53 (08:51)
Summary
A female undercover officer shares her experiences in uncovering illegal sex businesses, including how individuals are often forthcoming with information and how clients in these businesses often have the expectation of receiving some form of sexual act.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The trial of Tracy Elise, accused of running a prostitution ring at a Buddhist temple, involves questioning whether prostitution actually took place and if any of the associated harms occurred.
16:53 - 23:53 (07:00)
Summary
The trial of Tracy Elise, accused of running a prostitution ring at a Buddhist temple, involves questioning whether prostitution actually took place and if any of the associated harms occurred. The case also includes discussion of clarifying the definitions of terms like prostitution, pandering, and illegal enterprise.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A priestess charged with spiritual healing without a license in Arizona asks for a religious defense, citing constitutional and statutory law, and urges the judge to dismiss the case.
23:53 - 29:58 (06:04)
Summary
A priestess charged with spiritual healing without a license in Arizona asks for a religious defense, citing constitutional and statutory law, and urges the judge to dismiss the case.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The defense argues that the Phoenix Goddess Temple was a legitimate religious organization, and that the prosecution failed to prove otherwise.
29:58 - 36:00 (06:01)
Summary
The defense argues that the Phoenix Goddess Temple was a legitimate religious organization, and that the prosecution failed to prove otherwise. They point out that the evidence presented was circumstantial, and that there was no legal or religious protection for the temple's activities.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The jury finds the defendant guilty for conspiracy to commit illegal control of an enterprise from January 2010 to September 2011.
36:00 - 41:14 (05:14)
Summary
The jury finds the defendant guilty for conspiracy to commit illegal control of an enterprise from January 2010 to September 2011. The moment was overwhelming and sudden, leaving those present in shock and expressive of support for the defendant.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 7. The Verdict
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A list of credits for those involved in the production of The Pat McMahon show, from recording and mixing to fact-checking and research.
41:14 - 42:18 (01:03)
Summary
A list of credits for those involved in the production of The Pat McMahon show, from recording and mixing to fact-checking and research.