by Admin | May 19, 2022 | GBC, Interview, Uncategorized
Analyzing the GBC-appointed Panel on the Lokanath Swami Case August 20, 2021Discussion between:Damodara das of Vedic Inquirer (podcast and online group focused on child protection in ISKCON)Dhira Govinda das, Director of the ISKCON Child Protection Office from...
by Admin | May 18, 2022 | GBC, Uncategorized
Bhakti Caitanya Swami’s Involvement in the Lokanath Case In July 2010, Lokanath’s victim Satya wrote a series of compelling statements about her abuse, the 20 years of disregard given to the case, and lack of accountability for Lokanath.Responding to...
by Admin | May 10, 2022 | Letter, Uncategorized
Swarup’s Statement on the Lokanath Swami Case Swarup Das joined ISKCON in the summer of 1969 and was initiated by Srila Prabhupada December 26, 1969. Swarup Das on far left, giving Srila Prabhupada a tour of ISKCON Press in Brooklyn (July 1971).October 25,...
by Admin | May 9, 2022 | Legal, Uncategorized
Attorney’s Advice SUMMARY In July 2021 the GBC voted for a GBC-appointed ad hoc panel to review Lokanath’s child molestation case. In March 2022, this panel submitted their report to the GBC. During their review, the panel sought legal counsel from a third party who...
by Admin | May 8, 2022 | Legal, Uncategorized
Attorney’s Advice FULL Appendix X from Panel Report AppendicesOpinion Letter, Clarification Letter, and Email from Kirton McConkie Sivakumar RajagopalSkandan Law LLCSuite 02-02, Nagarathar Building5 Tank RoadSingapore 238061c/o George W. Pratt170 South Main...
by Admin | May 7, 2022 | Letter, Uncategorized
Reflections on the Lokanath Swami Case, Padmapani Padmapani (l), and Tribhuvanath (r)I joined ISKCON in 1973 at the age of 18. Many of you will know me from my preaching in the Middle East, The Vaishnava Journal, The Prabhupada Connection, and my work on the infamous...