Avery Haines

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Avery Haines

The subject line stopped me cold. “We’re not a cult.”It was late 2024, and the email came from a crisis PR firm hired by a couple under siege—Jeff and Shaleia Divine, the controversial spiritual leaders behind Twin Flames Universe. Former followers accuse them of being manipulative cult leaders, puppet masters who exert coercive control, push followers into unwanted relationships, and even pressure them to change genders. The email came with an invitation: Come see the truth for yourself.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Joseph Loiero |Avery Haines

This is the latest report in a multi-part W5 investigation that follows Jeff Divine and Canadian Shaleia Divine, the leaders of the Twin Flames Universe – a controversial spiritual group.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Joseph Loiero |Avery Haines

Watch the special two-hour edition of “W5’s Avery Haines Investigates” featuring the world exclusive sit-down interview with Jeff Divine and Canadian Shaleia Divine, the alleged cult leaders of the Twin Flames Universe, this Saturday at 7pm EST on CTV.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Joseph Loiero |Avery Haines

This is part one of a multi-part W5 investigation that follows Jeff Divine and Canadian Shaleia Divine, the leaders of the Twin Flames Universe – a controversial spiritual group. Angie Moggy spent 4 years of her life inside Twin Flames Universe. Moggy was hoping to find true love and an eternal soulmate - her twin flame.

Feb 14, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Avery Haines

RAQQA, SYRIA — Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part investigation in which CTV W5’s Avery Haines tells the story of Jack Letts, a Canadian Muslim convert currently in a Syrian jail after he was accused of being a member of the Islamic State. Part one focuses on his family’s fight to bring their son home.