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Fines against SIST duo upheld: Contempt order against CEO continues
SIST subsidiary sued over trademark by ExxonMobil: People’s Express use of logos challenged
Lawyers accused of trashing judge appeal $5,000 fines
Judge orders Minnesota attorney arrested for slurs
SIST leader Isaacson ordered arrested by federal bankruptcy judge
Catholic group files complaints over lawyer’s comments: Hearing scheduled for January 4
SIST CEO cited for contempt: Judicial sanctions also a possibility
Slur-filled filing may cost lawyer, client $10K: Judge says she may also order apologies
Followers put their faith in his hands
Apartment buildings sold for $310,000: Foreclosure sale nets only one bid
Sale of SIST gas stations cancelled: No reason given by bank attorneys
Sheriff’s sales planned for SIST properties: Gas stations, apartment buildings to be sold
SIST bankruptcy cases dismissed: Ruling will move Shawano County civil actions forward
IRS: SIST owes nearly $1 million in taxes; Agency says no tax returns filed since 2006
City officials will be deposed in bankruptcy battle: SIST seeks information on racetrack, apartment complex
SIST subsidiary files for bankruptcy: Properties mostly in Minnesota
Subsidiary seeks to join SIST petition
Police dispute station's drive-off count: Number is up but not what marquee lists
Bank taking SIST to court: M&I says it's owed more than $1.16M
Bankruptcy filing halts sale of apartment buildings: Properties owned by SIST
Court upholds citation, chastises SIST attorney
Another SIST subsidiary files for bankruptcy: Foreclosure of raceway on hold with latest reach for Chapter 11
Bankruptcy petitions of SIST subsidiaries dismissed: Ruling comes before hearing in Delaware set for next week
SIST subsidiary alleges 'racist conspiracy;' Mayor: 'Horrible fabrications' in complaint filed in bankruptcy court
Federal judge raps SIST, sends case back to state court
SIST bankruptcy petition sent back to square one
In affidavit, SIST's CEO alleges vast conspiracy
Incident in Maryland ruled an accident
Racetrack to remain in receivership, judge says
Incident at SIST home ruled accidental
Few answers in Maryland incident: Victim, witness not cooperating with authorities: police
Police stymied in probing injuries to teen
Incident at SIST founder's home investigated: Man questioned in possible assault at Maryland residence
Assault probed at home linked to religious group
Police seek suspect in assault of woman, 18, in Pikesville
Police Probe Assault With Possible Cult Ties
Cult-like religious organization with Shawano ties raided SWAT Team, FBI
Receiver takes possession of SIST's racetrack
Court appoints receiver for SIST subsidiary track
SIST to appeal Chapter 11 ruling
Judge upholds SIST bankruptcy petition dismissal
SIST bankruptcy petition dismissed; creditors try to collect
State Supreme Court revokes law license of SIST attorney: Eisenberg's license had been suspended in 2004
Council renews liquor licenses for three SIST stores
Taxes on city sites current, still short on county
Licensed sales can resume at SIST businesses
Ruling coming on SIST bankruptcy petition
No answers, mixed message in hit list probe: One year after shocking news, possible targets frustrated by lack of progress
Civil action still on hold against SIST
Dismissal of SIST bankruptcy stayed for a week: But federal judge says little chance appeal will succeed
SIST files bankruptcy ruling appeal
Shawano-area sect probe leaves questions after case closed
U.S. Attorney's office won't file charges in 'implied threat' case
SIST hit list case goes to U.S. Attorney's office
SIST Bankruptcy Case Dismissed by Federal Judge/FBI Probe in Hands of U.S. Attorneys
Court ruling could pull civil suits out of limbo: Several cases stalled by March bankruptcy filing
Judge dismisses charge against SIST CEO
Two area gas stations robbed at gunpoint
SIST founder, members of board among creditors in bankruptcy
SMU to hire attorney versed in Delaware bankruptcy law
SIST hires attorney to act on 'outrageous attacks'
Bankruptcy filing: SIST seeks to reorganize under Chapter 11
Court cases mount for SIST: Civil suits claim $4M plus owed
SIST, subsidiaries reincorporate in Delaaware
Trial to begin March 27 over race track ownership transfer
Judge sets date for SIST CEO hearing
Attorney to seek dismissal of charge against SIST CEO
Shawano police, FBI quiet about sect's threats
SIST facing financial problems
3 months later, FBI still probes 'implied threat': Mayor frustrated by lack of information, others confident investigation will yield results eventually
Bethany grad unearths scandal in Wausau
Former Members' Documents, Tapes Give Close Look at Shawano Sect
Attorney says man being sued by mayor is missing
Ruling paves way for foreclosure of SIST-owned gas stations
Attorney: SIST CEO released from federal custody
Extra security at courthouse will continue as needed: Metal detector fee is $550 a week, but staffing costs not yet determined
'Implied threat' story goes national: CBS News airs story about FBI investigation
Canadian tells origin of alleged threat list
County looks to past studies for courthouse ideas
Alleged Murder-For-Hire Rattles Small Town
Council president blasts 'outrageous' You Tube videos: Postings accuse mayor of running 'Christian cult'
Man arrested on unrelated warrant after videotaping outside mayor's home
Man arrested after videotaping Shawano mayor's house
S.I.S.T. Member Criticizes Shawano Leaders in YouTube Videos
Shawano City Hall adds security measures
Shawano sect still veiled in secrecy
Supporters of SIST leader protest
Authorities eye 'person of interest' in 'implied threat:' Attorney says no one connected with SIST created list
Anxiety over implied threats still simmers
Police say list provided by Canadian
Shawano police have 'person of interest' in sect threats
Reports of investigation prompt cancellation of state meeting in city
Fear, frustration felt over 'implied threat'
Shawano religious group leader arrested on federal warrant
'Implied threat' to 60 in Shawano probed: FBI investigating, won't discuss details of case
Shawano Community Feeling Uneasy
FBI warns 60 in Shawano of 'implied threat'
Secrets in Shawano: S.I.S.T. loses $190,000 Federal lawsuit
USA karting nationals start in Shawano
Ponderosa owner didn't want business to close: 'We were like family,' restaurant's general manager says of staff
Police called numerous times to restaurant property: Arrests made, citations handed out during what's called a 'civil dispute'
Shawano Ponderosa to close, owner says
Businesses owing money to city denied licenses
Shawano County Sherriff's Department - Rama Behera Incidents Complaint
"Secrets in Shawano"
Low turnout at protest of alleged visit of swingers club to Shawano
Antigo company files suit against SIST over loan
Deborah Samanta Roy Cohen [obituary]
Samanta Roy's new name OK'd by Baltimore judge
Gronvall does not represent SIST
SIST pays taxes for business properties
Mayor's defamation suit can go forward, court rules: Defense motion to dismiss denied; mayor granted restraining order.
Lawsuit latest shot in city-SIST rift
Mayor claims Samanta Roy has other identity: Roy's attorney denies
Unpaid tax bills leave 7 businesses without licenses
Mayor sues SIST, representative over pamphlet, web site: Lawsuit seeks $100,000 in damages
Second opinion paves way for more hours at USA Raceway
Amendment of request to allow extended hours at raceway not legal
New effort to revitalize downtown gets underway
City officials defend mayor against booklet's accusations
No contest plea entered to operating motel without license
SIST tax bill paid in cash: Licenses issued after $200,000 payment received
Law may affect city's ability to act on vacant properties
Family Dollar pays landlord SIST's tax
USA International Raceway loses appeal in parking dispute from last summer
DA says state statutes prohibit prosecution for bad SIST check
SIST says city impeding payment of tax bill: Group wants to wire money, but city says after $204,000 check bounced, it will only take cash
Licenses pulled after property tax check bounces: SIST representative said loan would pay taxes
Raceway receives another extension for permit
Raceway gets time to fix fire code problems
County plan commission OK's rezoning land for amusement park parking lot
City, SIST settle lawsuit over liquor license
Two motels not paying room tax
USA Raceway manager says he wasn't fully allowed to make case at meeting
Tempers flare at hearing on raceway request: Plan commission member walks out after heated exchange.
City to ask Wescott to postpone public hearing for USA International Raceway
Midwest Oil ordered to pay $140,000 in Minnesota gas price case
Midwest Oil fined for selling gas too cheaply
Leader takes honors in state newspaper competition
Midwest amusement park pays off creditors
Company wins judgment against Midwest Amusement
Leader series on SIST wins first place in national contest
Wescott commission returns racetrack permit to county for review
Midwest Oil awaits ruling on stations in Minnesota
Ruling against Midwest Oil in gas pricing case overturned: Appeals Court says the law does not specify how often price surveys be done
Sheriff sale set for February for Midwest amusement park
Midwest Amusement ordered to pay for work done at track
State denies claim over inspection, licensing of motel
Midwest Hotels charged with operating without a license
A religious fortress in the woods?
SIST files suit against city over liquor license
Repeal of minimum gas pricing urged
Minnesota accuses SIST gas stations of undercharging
Liquor license application shows SIST subsidiary buying Best Western
Wisconsin town wonders what silent owner wants
County orders track to stop auto races until new permit obtained
Council denies raceway's request for annexation
Convenience stores issued soda, cigarette permits
City stops sale of soda, cigarettes at two gas stations
SIST files lawsuit against Leader
Star Tribune, others sued over reports on Anoka gas price war
Gas station report prompts suit
Owner has link to area
State investigates Anoka gas-price war
Discount gas prices fuel dispute in Anoka
State investigates gas price war
Gas price fuels anger in rivals
Disciples, 1980s religious group, still together
Samanta Roy acquaintance alleges discrimination
Rumor and hearsay dominate community thoughts about Samanta Roy
City officials concerned about vacant properties
Questions persist amid hope for more openness
Debatable cult label hangs over Dr. R.C. Samanta Roy's group
Court cases, lawsuits have kept group in the public eye
Group's members have been subject of gossip, harassment, and even violence
Group's after-the-fact variances still a sore point for Wescott officials
School plans detailed in '98 meeting, but little said since
Samanta Roy group, Wescott officials share a decade of strained relations
Rumors of tunnels disputed by officials, ex-followers
County official: Samanta Roy property is 'in compliance'
Former members of group claim some went into debt to fund Samanta Roy
In 6 years, $500,000 in donations to SIST
Stated plans for properties owned by SIST, Midwest Properties in Shawano
SIST says its businesses will benefit the community
Samanta Roy purchases total nearly $5 million
Goal of Leader series: Set the record straight about Dr. R.C. Samanta Roy
Disenchanted followers of Samanta Roy explain why they left
Little is publicly known about local religious leader
Former members talk about early life in Samanta Roy group
KSTP Sued, Runs Story Anyway
Letter from Gaeland Priebe - Video
Background on Rama Behera - Video
Priebe, Gaeland - Video
Elina Lane - Video


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