Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
Robbert van den Broeke psychic-reading controversy
Skepsis publicly challenged claims made by television psychic Robbert van den Broeke after identifying apparent correspondence between details from a televised reading and information on a genealogy website. The episode became a high-profile dispute over whether the information was obtained supernaturally or through prior research.
2001
Sylvia Millecam alternative-treatment controversy
Skepsis became involved in the legal aftermath of Sylvia Millecam's death from breast cancer after she had received alternative treatment and advice that reportedly denied or minimized her cancer diagnosis. Together with the Vereniging tegen de Kwakzalverij, the foundation pursued continuation of the case after an initial prosecutorial decision. The 2009 outcome included convictions of two alternative practitioners and an acquittal for Jomanda.