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‘Scientific’ experiment criticized as stunt for ratings

A man who claims he was possessed by demons was “delivered” in a televised exorcism broadcast live on British television, yesterday.

The subject, a man in his 40s identified only as Colin, was monitored by neuro-imaging technology that showed the audience what was occurring in his brain while Rev. Trevor Newport, a Pentecostal minister, prayed for him.

The UK’s Channel 4, which carried the program, has earned a reputation for provocative broadcasting of medical procedures, having shown an abortion in 2004 and an autopsy two years prior.

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