Brazil investigates abuse miracle doctor

brasilia - The Brazilian police have started an investigation into a famous wonder doctor for sexual abuse. In less than a week, 258 women have accused the miracle worker.

João Teixeira de Faria became internationally known when Oprah Winfrey paid attention to him in one of her television programs in 2013. The 76-year-old Brazilian, who calls himself 'João of God', would perform lifesaving operations with only his hands and without anesthetic. In the town of Abadiania, not far from the capital Brasilia, he runs a 'spiritual hospital. '