The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/tag/witchcraft/page/3)
Orange County Public Schools has ended West Orange High School’s first and only “Witchy Wednesday” after Liberty Counsel objected to the student-led segment. The district cited Supreme Court rulings in deciding the student-created announcements could not continue under faculty supervision on the school’s broadcast system.
A Zambian court sentenced two men to two years with hard labour for attempting to bewitch President Hakainde Hichilema, a case exposing tensions between traditional beliefs, colonial-era law, and politics while challenging how modern courts address such practices.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed today in Utah. A recent Jezebel article referencing the use of Witchcraft against Kirk appears to be gaining traction in some, prompting The Wild Hunt to highlight its implications for our community.
A recent arrest in Kuwait and similar cases in Sudan and India highlight the dangers of witchcraft accusations worldwide, underscoring the importance for Pagans and Witches to remain cautious and mindful of local customs and laws when traveling or practicing abroad.
Police and media coverage emphasized alleged links to Witchcraft and the occult in the case of Heather Jean Evans, 45, who pleaded guilty to arson and murder in a 2022 fire. Evans was also tied to additional fires marked by occult symbols and handwritten notes.