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Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland

  • A transgender vegan cult leader, Jack LaSota, 34, has been arrested along with Michelle Zajko, 33, after being linked to six deaths across the U.S., including police officer David Marland's murder.
  • LaSota and Zajko face multiple charges, including trespassing and possession of a handgun.
  • LaSota was described by prosecutors as the leader of an extremist group connected to multiple murders in California, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
  • During a hearing, LaSota claimed, 'I shouldn’t be here, I haven’t done anything wrong,' but Judge Erich Bean indicated LaSota posed a danger to the community.
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The court in Maryland ruled on Tuesday that Jack LaSota (34), better known as Ziz, may not be released on bail. LaSota is said to be the leader of a 'cult-like' group called The Zizians. The group is said to be involved in multiple murders.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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The sect of Zizians makes a stir in the United States: their supporters reject AI and are associated with four murders. Leader Jack LaSota, who claims to be a woman, must remain in custody for the time being.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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The members of the "Zicians" in the USA were considered talented programmers. In online contributions they wrote about veganism and gender identities. Then they became radical and violent.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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