Gary Beeny, 1949-2020: Scientology figure in notorious takeover of anti-cult group

 We learned yesterday that Gary Beeny died last June. An OT 8 Scientologist, Beeny is a notable figure in Scientology history for his role in one notorious church operation: The takeover of the Cult Awareness Network, which people to this day cite as one of Scientology’s most sinister episodes.

CAN was for years an effective force []