Cult leader nabbed in sex rap

Wednesday, May 7th 2008, 4:00 AM

SANTA FE, N.M. - The leader of an apocalyptic church was arrested in New Mexico on sex charges.

Wayne Bent, 66, was picked up Tuesday at the remote former ranch where he and his followers live, police said.

Bent, who goes by the name of Michael Travesser, claims to be the Messiah.

State child welfare officials say there have been allegations of inappropriate contact between Bent and kids at the New Mexico compound.

Bent has acknowledged having sex with his followers. Officials recently removed two girls and a boy from the compound.

He's facing three charges of criminal sexual contact.

 

The Associated Press

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