Unpacking Universal Medicine Episode 4 - Relationships versus spirits Esther Rockett 2018-02-24 | Esther Rockett's critical analysis of cult leader Serge Benhayon's supernatural beliefs about detractors and the conflict and shunning he encourages. Detractors are often the concerned friends, family and partners of those who become devoted to his Universal Medicine cult. The Universal Medicine cult's Way of the Livingness events give insight into the manipulations of cult leader Serge Benhayon and the workings of his Goonellabah based commercial conglomerate, and his purported occult 'religion'. Film series by Esther RockettVisit Esther's blogs:factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comFacebook: facebook.com/Esther-Rockett-legal-defence-1697198000499194Twitter @EstherRockett
Defamation in Australia with Esther Rockett - Part 1 - the law Esther Rockett 2019-10-20 | Don't get sued for defamation!Esther Rockett is not a lawyer. She is the successful defendant of defamation cases brought against her by cult leader Serge Benhayon and associates. It was a three year legal battle and for over a year of that Esther was not represented by a solicitor.Publishing controversial material in Australia carries a high risk of litigation, which can come with huge financial consequences. Esther was bankrupted by the proceedings and although she won, she won't be compensated for all of the costs of defending her publications.These talks are not a substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional. Esther recommends Peter O'Brien, Stewart O'Connell and associates at O'Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors https://obriensolicitors.com.au/In part one, Esther talks through some of the technical points of Australia's complicated defamation laws. The talk is aimed mostly at publishers and helping them understand the legal process, the things they need to consider before publishing, and how to protect themselves in case they are sued. But it might also be useful to people who believe they've been defamed, and want to understand more about the legal avenues available to them, and the defences available to publishers. CHAPTERS 01:50 Crash course - how to avoid being sued04:18 Benhayon v Rockett intro 06:16 Planning for publishing07:03 Defamation as censorship SLAPP 08:16 Civil and criminal actions for defamation10:41 What is defamation? Objectives of defamation law11:50 What is publication?13:16 The plaintiff has to be identifiable within the publication13:56 Most corporations can't sue for defamation. Companies can sue for injurious falsehood15:36 Defamatory imputations as understood by the ordinary reasonable person22:16 Damages 23:17 The risk of making MeToo allegations24:27 Mitigation of damages & out of court settlements26:09 Defence of truth 28:00 Civil burden of proof30:02 Defence of triviality30:38 Defences of absolute privilege, publication of public documents, fair report of proceedings etc.32:28 Defence of qualified privilege for provision of certain information (reasonableness)35:23 Defence of qualified privilege defeated by malice (includes 'wilful blindness')37:12 Defence of qualified privilege at common law (repy to attack)37:50 Defence of honest opinion (based on proper material) 41:36 Questions to jury to test honest opinion defence 44:05 When not to publish - eg. Alan Jones & 2GB ordered to pay aggravated damages for malicious defamationIn PART TWO, Esther talks through six disputes that show how the legal process works and the consequences for failed claims and defences. It illustrates technical points of Australian defamation law discussed in part one. Watch part two youtu.be/zfUCgg_-BL8LINKSEsther's Benhayon v Rockett victory blogfactsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com/2018/11/18/benhayon-v-rockett-victory-at-last-the-way-forward Defamation Act 2005 http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/da200599/ The Arts Law Centre of Australia has a very good information sheet on defamation law https://www.artslaw.com.au/information-sheet/defamation-law/Blogging & Tweeting Without Getting Sued by Prof. Mark Pearson journlaw.com/books-by-mark-pearson/blogging-and-tweeting-without-getting-suedDo you need a lawyer? Esther recommends Peter O'Brien, Stewart O'Connell and associates at O'Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors https://obriensolicitors.com.au/Theme Music - Orchestral Suite #1 in C, BWV1066 Bourée 1 & 2, JS Bach
Defamation in Australia with Esther Rockett - Part 2 - cases Esther Rockett 2019-10-20 | Don't get sued for defamation!Esther Rockett is not a lawyer. She is the successful defendant of defamation cases brought against her by cult leader Serge Benhayon and associates. It was a three year legal battle and for over a year of that Esther was not represented by a solicitor and had to fend for herself.Publishing controversial material in Australia carries a high risk of litigation - which can come with huge financial consequences. In part two, Esther talks through six cases or disputes that show how the legal process works and the consequences for failed claims and defences. It illustrates technical points of Australian defamation law discussed in part one. CHAPTERS 02:35 Twitter defamation of teacher - $105k award of damages06:10 Milne v Ell - Shire Councillor v Property Developer - failed defence of honest opinion12:54 Email about mailbox dispute - $120k award of damages including aggravated damages [SEE BELOW FOR APPEAL UPDATE]22:49 Malicious defamation of respected surgeon, contempt of court conviction29:32 Don Burke - defamatory imputation not conveyed35:24 Sports scientist Stephen Dank - no award of damages In PART ONE Esther talked about some of the critical points of defamation law. Watch Part one: youtu.be/LHfOXGdOohULINKSEsther's Benhayon v Rockett victory blogfactsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com/2018/11/18/benhayon-v-rockett-victory-at-last-the-way-forward Defamation Act 2005 http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/da200599/ The Arts Law Centre of Australia has a very good information sheet on defamation law https://www.artslaw.com.au/information-sheet/defamation-law/Do you need a lawyer? Esther recommends Peter O'Brien and associates at O'Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors https://obriensolicitors.com.au/Defamation of teacher - $105k award of damageshttps://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/54a63cd93004de94513db98fMilne v Ell - Shire Councillor v Property Developerhttps://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/590c359de4b0e71e17f59593Email about mailbox dispute - $120k award of damageshttps://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5cde5a5ce4b02a5a800c0e97Overturned on appeal https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5dc504afe4b0ab0bf6073bfbDefamation of surgeon, contempt of court convictionshttps://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5cc267f8e4b0196eea406764Don Burke - not crediblehttps://courts.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1381343/Dent.pdf Sports scientist Stephen Dank - no damageshttps://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/56eb6b82e4b0e71e17f5065cTheme Music - Brandenburg Concerto #6 Allegro J.S. Bach
Universal Medicine in the NSW Northern Rivers - talk by Esther Rockett Esther Rockett 2019-03-26 | Esther Rockett's talk in Lismore NSW, Australia, March 2019, on the Universal Medicine cult's impact on the Northern Rivers community. Esther gives some background on Universal Medicine. She discusses the way that the cult underhandedly infiltrated the health sector, community organizations, workplaces, and educational establishments, and caused tension and distrust among local residents. She gives some guidelines on the way forward, a management plan for locals that minimizes harm to all involved, and options for legal remedies.*** Suggested plan for local committees dealing with Universal Medicine **** Understand UM in general* Gather information on local UM identities* Monitor UM activities in the area - events related to UM and its promoters, - UM identities participating in community organisations, schools etc.* Use notification template to notify stakeholders and request that - nothing UM related is to be promoted within the organisation in question - UM identities make full disclosure of their links to UM and whenever they promote, endorse or introduce anything or anyone UM related to the organisation.* Liaise with media to keep UM under scrutiny* Liaise with public representatives. Ask them what action they propose to take to protect the community from UM's anti-social behavioursFor more info or to ask questions go to Esther's blog (copy and paste into your browser): universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/universal-medicine-cult-in-the-nsw-northern-rivers
Unpacking Universal Medicine Episode 5 - Influence & commitment Esther Rockett 2018-05-29 | Esther Rockett examines Universal Medicine cult followers' fervent commitment to cult leader Serge Benhayon and his Way of the Livingness 'religion' scam. It's partly down to their religious faith but strong group pressures also keep them spending on its services and working unpaid to expand Serge Benhayon's commercial empire.The excerpt of the news report on UM publishing a former UM student's schizophrenia diagnosis online came from an ABC News Australia report on 2 May 2018 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-02/doctor-gave-patient-medical-history-to-universal-medicine/9710412The Universal Medicine cult's Way of the Livingness events give insight into the manipulations of cult leader Serge Benhayon and the workings of his Goonellabah based commercial conglomerate, and his purported occult 'religion'. Film series by Esther RockettVisit Esther's blogs:factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comFacebook: facebook.com/Esther-Rockett-legal-defence-1697198000499194Twitter @EstherRockett
Unpacking Universal Medicine Episode 3 True Sexy & Esoteric Womens Health Esther Rockett 2018-02-18 | The 'True Sexy' gimmick is used to market the Universal Medicine cult's women's health beliefs and practices, including sleazy Esoteric Breast Massage. The questionable practices are based on confusing and primitive ideas about sex. The Universal Medicine cult's Way of the Livingness events give insight into the manipulations of cult leader Serge Benhayon and the workings of his Australian based commercial conglomerate, and his purported occult 'religion'. Film series by Esther RockettVisit Esther's blogs:factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comFacebook: facebook.com/Esther-Rockett-legal-defence-1697198000499194Twitter @EstherRockett
Unpacking Universal Medicine Episode 2 Esoteric Healing Esoteric Health Esther Rockett 2018-02-14 | The Universal Medicine cult is marketed as a health service, but its beliefs and practices have little to do with improving health. Unimed's Way of the Livingness events give insight into the manipulations of cult leader Serge Benhayon and the workings of his Goonellabah based commercial conglomerate, and his purported occult 'religion'. Film series by Esther RockettVisit Esther's blogs:factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comFacebook: facebook.com/Esther-Rockett-legal-defence-1697198000499194Twitter @EstherRockett
Unpacking Universal Medicine Episode 1 - Mystifying Sex Esther Rockett 2018-01-11 | The Universal Medicine cult propagates confusing occult teachings about sex - mostly hatched by its leader Serge Benhayon. It has also launched sexual health and education initiatives for juveniles without disclosing the projects are backed by a commercial occult spirituality cult.Unimed's Way of the Livingness events give insight into the manipulations of cult leader Serge Benhayon and the workings of his Goonellabah based commercial conglomerate.Film series by Esther RockettVisit Esther's blogs:factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comFacebook: facebook.com/Esther-Rockett-legal-defence-1697198000499194Twitter @EstherRockett
Unpacking Universal Medicine - Introduction Esther Rockett 2018-01-10 | The Universal Medicine cult's Way of the Livingness events give insight into the manipulations of cult leader Serge Benhayon and the workings of his Goonellabah based commercial conglomerate, and his purported occult 'religion'. Film series by Esther RockettVisit Esther's blogs:factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comFacebook: facebook.com/Esther-Rockett-legal-defence-1697198000499194Twitter @EstherRockett
Unpacking Serge Benhayons Esoteric Breast Massage Esther Rockett 2016-06-07 | In May 2016, Universal Medicine leader, Serge Benhayon defended his Esoteric Breast Massage modality in an online video. Within 36 hours of receiving criticism, the video was removed from the internet, along with several others promoting EBM. In 2016 or 2017 the Supreme Court of NSW will examine claims that Benhayon engaged in misleading conduct in the advertising of Esoteric Breast Massage and other Universal Medicine services, as well as made false and harmful healing claims, and engages in predatory and exploitative behaviour. His video footage, along with past advertising and audio recordings of his Esoteric Medicine lectures, will form part of the evidence.For more info and links: factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/serge-benhayon-defends-his-scam-esoteric-breast-massage
Serge Benhayon on supernatural entities that violate women & children Esther Rockett 2016-02-08 | Universal Medicine publicity boasts its clients have successfully quit drugs and alcohol. The publicity doesn't state that its leader, Serge Benhayon, the source of 'One Unified Truth' that is beyond question, teaches that supernatural entities sexually violate women and children of people who use marijuana and liquor. For more on the topic: estherrockett.com/2016/09/14/universal-medicines-entity-exorcism-swindleAnd see Esther Rockett's YouTube talk on the Universal Medicine occult business model.
Serge Benhayon on the karma of sexual abuse Esther Rockett 2016-02-08 | Audio recording of leader of Universal Medicine, Serge Benhayon's interpretation of the doctrine of 'karma'. He states that children who are sexually abused deserve it for not being aware of crimes they committed in past lives. It's a view that might be described as idiosyncratic as well as fundamentalist. Benhayon offers hands on healings to 'clear the energy' of sexual abuse from the 'chakras'. Universal Medicine is a multi-million dollar alternative healing enterprise that does not disclose its occult teachings in publicity. Benhayon founded the company after claiming he heard voices while sitting on the toilet. universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comfactsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com
Unpacking Serge Benhayon - Benhayons audio lectures analysed Esther Rockett 2016-01-13 | Excerpts of audio recordings of Serge Benhayon, leader of occult healing enterprise, Universal Medicine, lecturing on his toilet revelation and his beliefs on healing. According to Benhayon, science and other forms of authoritative knowledge are a conspiracy controlled by his supernatural enemies, Spirit and the Four Lords of Form.Esther Rockett unpacks the techniques of influence and the teachings that form the basis of Benhayon's multimillion dollar business and his international following of loyal devotees.For more info on Universal Medicine: universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comfactsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comtwitter.com/EstherRockett(Pardon the terrible editing on this video and the typos. Still on training wheels in video production, but those wheels fell off for this vid. After finishing the thing I realized the titles weren't the proofread version. But the English is still better than Serge's...)
Serge Benhayon speaks about his mother & death Esther Rockett 2016-01-13 | Serge Benhayon on audio from an Esoteric Medicine lecture on his disapproval of life saving medicine for his elderly mother. Benhayon is the head of Esoteric Healing business, Universal Medicine, based in Goonellabah, NSW, Australia. He is a former tennis coach who did not finish high school. He claims he founded his multimillion dollar organization after hearing voices while sitting on the toilet. Benhayon claims disability , disease and misfortune are consequences of failing to live according to his Esoteric Way of the Livingness spiritual path. He also claims improving physical health is a waste of resource , disease is 'cleansing' and death is a healing. He recently received over $1.3M from a cancer patient before her death and in her will. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/universal-medicines-serge-benhayon-to-inherit-bulk-of-devotees-milliondollar-estate-20151227-glvl7u.htmlFor more information on Universal Medicine and Serge Benhayon: universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comfactsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com
Serge Benhayon on disability Esther Rockett 2016-01-13 | Audio recording of Universal Medicine leader, Serge Benhayon teaching his beliefs on disability. Universal Medicine is a multimillion-dollar occult healing enterprise based on magical thinking. Benhayon teaches that illness and misfortune are karmic consequences for being ignorant of his 'energetic truth', and failing to adhere to his Way of the Livingness in this and past lives. Benhayon claims to have gained his knowledge of the Esoteric 'truth' via voices he first heard while sitting on the toilet. His occult teachings are not disclosed in his organization's extensive publicity. For more information: Universal Medicine Accountability universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comUniversal Medicine Exposed factsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.com
On Universal Medicine: Part One - an occult business model Esther Rockett 2015-11-18 | Esther Rockett introduces Universal Medicine - an Esoteric healing organization and New Religion led by Serge Benhayon found by the Supreme Court of New South Wales to be a socially harmful cult.PART TWO - On Investment in Universal Medicine youtube.com/watch?v=bd5i7nwQSvAuniversalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.comfactsaboutuniversalmedicine.wordpress.comFollow me on Twitter @EstherRockett
On Universal Medicine: Part Two - Investment Esther Rockett 2015-11-17 | Esther Rockett introduces Universal Medicine - an Esoteric healing organization led by Serge Benhayon that was found by the Supreme Court of New South Wales to be a socially harmful cultAlso watch PART ONE - On the Universal Medicine business model - youtu.be/9APx4iSaVYIhttps://universalmedicineaccountabili...https://factsaboutuniversalmedicine.w...Follow me on Twitter @EstherRockett
