Shaman Durek Verrett, a celebrity spiritual advisor, recently stirred up a media firestorm, putting this controversial figure in the hot seat. Such is the case with his old Swedish manager Joakim Boström. Boström was associated with a baseless abuse allegation against Verrett, an accusation that had no evidence, no witnesses and no fact checking. In a controversial decision, the Norwegian Press Professional Committee (PFU) made a clear ruling. They discovered that Se og Hør broke Danish press ethics by printing an unverified accusation. Verrett’s troubles have compounded her long-lasting health issues, forcing her into dialysis three times a week in order to stay alive.
Allegations Without Basis
Joakim Boström, once the manager of Shaman Durek Verrett, was identified as the source of a baseless abuse allegation against Verrett. These claims were published by Norwegian media outlet Se og Hør with very flimsy evidence.
“Violation 2: They ran a false allegation of abuse based entirely on Joakim Boström as source,—no proof, no witnesses, no fact-checking.” – Shaman Durek Verrett
The PFU’s decision to rule against the publication highlights the extent of the ethical violations committed in reporting this story.
The Impact of Media Harassment
For more than half a decade, Shaman Durek Verrett has, according to him, been the victim of a campaign of vicious media persecution in Norway. These attacks, in addition to taking an emotional toll on him, have presented serious struggles for his physical well-being.
“I’ve been relentlessly targeted by Norwegian media, Se og Hør in particular, for the past six years.” – Shaman Durek Verrett
Verrett experienced forms of physical abuse from a young age all the way through his time in war zones such as Israel. These traumatic experiences have greatly impacted his mental health. His chronic stress level is compounded by the fact that he lost his kidney transplant several years ago. His situation has been further exacerbated by the requirement that he start regular dialysis.
Health Struggles Amidst Controversy
For Shaman Durek Verrett, stories of surviving and mastering dire health failing are utterly real. He has suffered through eight years of dialysis and a two-month-long medically induced coma. Though he’s lost a kidney transplant along the way, he continues to stay #KidneyStrong.
“I lost my kidney transplant several years ago. I now undergo dialysis three times a week just to stay alive. These attacks haven’t just hurt emotionally. They’ve made that fight harder.” – Shaman Durek Verrett
This health struggle is made even more difficult by the mental strain of round-the-clock press harassment and a smear campaign founded on lies.
