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Amish retreat leader charged with sexual abuse, baby death

A Missouri Amish retreat leader is facing multiple charges including sexual abuse, forced labor, kidnapping and giving unauthorized medical advice that allegedly led to a baby’s death.

Officials say Sam Shetler, 42, led the Mercy and Truth-Amish and Mennonite Retreat in Cooper County, Missouri, and allegedly carried out several crimes against residents. 

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