LEO J. RYAN

(Leo Joseph Ryan Jr.)


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Ryan became an expert in religious cults. He was murdered investigating one. He is the first Congressman to die in the line of duty. “Fagin” is the character of Charles Dickens who exploits orphans and homeless children. Freedom of Religion allows some religions and cults all kinds of religious abuses and fraudulent fund raising that would be criminal if done by a private company or individual. However, that freedom has produced more new genuine religions in America, than the rest of the world. The Mormons and Pentecostals are just two.


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Leo J. Ryan
Leo J. Ryan
  • Born: May 5, 1925
  • Died: November 18, 1978
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Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. Representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978.