brainwash

This notion posits that large portions of the American electorate are systematically brainwashed by Fox News, the Sinclair Broadcast Group and other Republican propaganda organs.

The court has previously heard some of Mr Brain's alleged victims told police they felt they had been "brainwashed" and "groomed" by him.

It involves brainwashing designed to isolate, control and exploit followers.

She said: "Technologies are advancing and becoming more complex and almost controlling. Some people could be brainwashed into thinking some things that are not real."

Yunarmia is also targeted by UK sanctions for being part of Russia's campaign of "brainwashing" Ukrainian children.