Alleged ‘Murder Cult’ Leader Accused of Plot to Poison Children in New York City

Alleged ‘Murder Cult’ Leader Accused of Plot to Poison Children in New York City
The U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on June 20, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
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The alleged leader of an international cult has been charged in connection to a plot to poison children in New York City, federal prosecutors announced on July 16.

Michail Chkhikvishvili, 21, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Brooklyn on four charges, including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence, according to a statement by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
Rachel Acenas is an experienced journalist and TV news reporter and anchor covering breaking stories and contributing original news content for NTD's digital team.
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