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The episode discusses the serious criminal charges against Sam B. Shetler, an Amish retreat operator in Missouri, accused of abuse and fraud.

Sam Shetler Case: Missouri Amish ‘Counselor’ Accused of Abuse, Forced Labor, and Fraud Tonight we’re taking a hard look at the Missouri case involving Sam B. Shetler, an Amish retreat operator now facing a long list of serious criminal charges. According to court records and reporting, investigators say Shetler ran a retreat called Mercy and Truth in Cooper County, Missouri, where Amish and Mennonite residents were sent for counseling, therapy, or help — but prosecutors now allege that many were instead abused, manipulated, sexually exploited, and forced to work for free. Shetler has pleaded not guilty.

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