Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was a member of a non-traditional Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group for about a decade during his late teens and 20s. This group, known as the Midtown group and based in the Washington DC area, attracted young individuals seeking help with addiction, often at the suggestion of their parents. Some former members have characterized the group as resembling a 'cult'. There is no evidence that Carr engaged in any inappropriate conduct during his time with the group.
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Brendan Carr was a member of an Alcoholics Anonymous group described as unconventional
Brendan Carr, chair of the FCC, was involved with a non-traditional Alcoholics Anonymous group during his youth, which some former members have likened to a 'cult'. The group, located in the Washington DC area, was known for attracting young people seeking help with addiction.
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Brendan Carr was a member of a rogue Alcoholics Anonymous group some labeled a ‘cult’
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Brendan Carr was a member of an Alcoholics Anonymous group described as unconventional