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Documentarians expose cult leader Samuel Bateman, aid FBI investigation

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Documentarians Christine Marie and Tolga Katas helped expose cult leader Samuel Bateman in Netflix's series Trust Me: The False Prophet. Bateman, currently serving a 50-year sentence for luring minors into sexual acts, was filmed surrounded by underage 'wives'. Their undercover work provided crucial evidence for the FBI, showcasing the profound impact of documentary filmmaking in combatting such crimes.

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