TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Alex Barnes-Ross told us last week that Scientology is applying for a special legal exception that would ban protests outside its UK headquarters for three years. He attended the first public hearing on the matter last night and sent us this report. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“An auditor remedies havingness by “starting an avalanche”, by making the preclear begin an automatic inflow of acceptable things, then graduates the preclear rapidly to avalanches of stars, planets, heavy masses and spaces. It is density and mass which count, not specific items. Degradation begins when the thetan is interiorized into unwanted mass. It is completed when, having developed an appetite for heavy mass, he is exteriorized from it.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1972
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THE PROSECUTION OF DANNY MASTERSON
We first broke the news of the LAPD’s investigation of Scientology celebrity Danny Masterson on rape allegations in 2017, and we’ve been covering the story every step of the way since then. At this page we’ve collected our most important links as Danny faces a potential sentence of 45 years to life in prison. NOW WITH TRIAL INDEX.
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THE PODCAST: How many have you heard?
[1] Marc Headley [2] Claire Headley [3] Jeffrey Augustine [4] Bruce Hines [5] Sunny Pereira [6] Pete Griffiths [7] Geoff Levin [8] Patty Moher [9] Marc Headley [10] Jefferson Hawkins [11] Michelle ‘Emma’ Ryan [12] Paulette Cooper [13] Jesse Prince [14] Mark Bunker [15] Jon Atack [16] Mirriam Francis [17] Bruce Hines on MSH
— SPECIAL: The best TV show on Scientology you never got to see
[1] Phil Jones [2] Derek Bloch [3] Carol Nyburg [4] Katrina Reyes [5] Jamie DeWolf
— The first Danny Masterson trial and beyond
[18] Trial special with Chris Shelton [19] Trial week one [20] Marc Headley on the spy in the hallway [21] Trial week two [22] Trial week three [23] Trial week four [24] Leah Remini on LAPD Corruption [25] Mike Rinder 2022 Thanksgiving Special [26] Jane Doe 4 (Tricia Vessey), Part One [27] Jane Doe 4 (Tricia Vessey), Part Two [28] Claire Headley on the trial [29] Tory Christman [30] Bruce Hines on spying [31] Karen de la Carriere [32] Ron Miscavige on Shelly Miscavige [33] Karen de la Carriere on the L’s [34] Mark Bunker on Miscavige hiding [35] Mark Plummer [36] Mark Ebner [37] Karen Pressley [38] Steve Cannane [39] Fredrick Brennan [40] Clarissa Adams [41] Louise Shekter [42] John Sweeney [43] Tory Christman [44] Kate Bornstein [45] Christian Stolte [46] Mark Bunker [47] Jon Atack [48] Luke Y. Thompson [49] Mark Ebner [50] Bruce Hines [51] Spanky Taylor and Karen Pressley [51] Geoff and Robbie Levin [52] Sands Hall [53] Jonny Jacobsen [54] Sandy Holeman [55] Mark Bunker [56] Trish and Liz Conley [57] Trish Conley [58] Alex Barnes-Ross [59] Alex Barnes-Ross [60] Alex Barnes-Ross [61] Alex Barnes-Ross [62] Alex Barnes-Ross [63] Alex Barnes-Ross [64] Tory Christman [65] Tammy Synovec [66] Dennis Erlich [67] Alex Barnes-Ross [68] Valerie Ross [69] Kat in Austin [70] Mark Bunker [71] Phil Jones
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“The Roman Catholic Church, somewhere along the line, through watching the dramatizations of people, picked up some little fragments of R6, and they make it look like it’s continued forward into present time. But the truth of the matter is that the loyal officers were not all killed. Xenu missed. And they were not all killed. Not by a long way…Somebody, somewhere on this planet, back about 600 BC, found some piece of R6. And I don t know how they found it, either by watching mad men or something, but since that time they have used it and it became what is known as Christianity. The man on the cross. There was no Christ, but the man on the cross is shown as every man so of course each person seeing a crucified man has an immediate feeling of sympathy for this man. Therefore you get many PCs who say they are Christ.” — L. Ron Hubbard, October 3, 1968
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“Cmdr. Hana Eltringham is welcomed aboard. She is assigned to Deputy CS-1 and to part time study her FEBC. An Aides hat should be provided but other aides should groove her in. She has been CS-1 and CS-4 before. The Flag Org is full throttle getting trained up to FEBC and handling existing traffic and should be concentrating soon on Org Bd Hats for orgs, its overdue assignment. We are very glad to see some Veterans back to Flag.” — The Commodore, October 3, 1970
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“Personally I think that there has been a coordinated effort by certain factions in the Government for reasons of ‘National Security’ to invalidate the state of OT at least publicly and that the Church currently is playing along in this game. It is my opinion that the success of the Remote Viewing Project scared the bejesus out of them and now there is an ongoing effort to put the Genie back in the bottle. But that is my opinion and I can’t prove it. Though what I can pretty much prove is that the Church has now veered away from those abilities covered in the earlier lectures on the State of OT. For instance the original OT IV if run correctly will produce a Thetan Exterior, V and VI give the thetan familiarity with operating outside of the body. Yet these levels are no longer part of the Bridge. Why is that? There is no HCOB or Policy that canceled those levels yet they are no longer considered part of Church doctrine. Omitted levels is a definite out point. One big enough to drive not just a Sherman Tank but a few very large semis through.”
1998: Bob Minton posted documentation of Scientology’s continued pattern of harassment against him and his family. “The scientology misfits let loose their CCHR attack dog on Mass General Hospital and passed out the following flyer to all Beacon Hill homes: ‘Local members of an international psychiatric watchdog group held two 15 foot banners outside the main entrance of Massachusetts General Hospital to protest their use of lobotomies. Mass. General is the only hospital in the nation admitting to this barbaric procedure, said Kevin Hall, New England Director of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), A lobotomy protest may be startling, but it’s time people wake up to the brutality, ham and even death created by psychiatry.’ Do you suppose they are upset that my psychiatrist at MGH will not see them? Peter Franks, one of the London PI’s working for scientology, has been talking to as many of Therese’s friends in England as he can as well as my former business partner. My former partner, Therese and the children are the most likely targets to ‘track’ in order to bring pressure on me to stop. My former partners office and home (wife + children) have been regularly picketed and leafleted for several weeks. Franks says they will go after Jeff’s clients, including picketing the Nigerian delegation to the IMF meeting in Washington, D.C. October 4-8. Franks claims Jeff is going to be caught in a web of IRS tax investigations of me and claims 2 IRS agents they are working with are about ready to pounce on me. Due to the 7 year statue of limitations, scientology figures Jeff will also be ensnared unless he does something to help them. Franks has said that each and every neighbor of Therese will be visited in Boston and the whole ugly scene will be laid out for all to hear. The children’s schools will be targeted for the same campaign which will include teachers, administrators and parents to paint me as a pariah. Police in England have taken an interest in this matter.”
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“I was just watching a documentary about ISIS, and they put out a monthly magazine and annual report (400 pages long) that is way more slick and professional than anything I’ve seen by the unchurch of Lientology. Even the crazy jihadis have their act more together than Scientology.”
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker
Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Found guilty on two counts on May 31, remanded to custody. Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Next pretrial hearing May 31, 2024.
— David Gentile, GPB Capital, fraud.
Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Leah seeking to amend her complaint.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to arbitration.
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson: motion to file new complaint, hearing on May 29.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration, on hold until appeal over new judge heard.
— Chiropractors Steve Peyroux and Brent Detelich, stem cell fraud: Ordered to mediation.
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After the success of their double-Emmy-winning, three-season A&E series ‘Scientology and the Aftermath,’ Leah Remini and Mike Rinder continue the conversation on their podcast, ‘Scientology: Fair Game.’ We’ve created a landing page where you can hear all of the episodes so far.
LEAH REMINI: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE AFTERMATH
An episode-by-episode guide to Leah Remini’s three-season, double-Emmy winning series that changed everything for Scientology watching. Originally aired from 2016 to 2019 on the A&E network, and now on Netflix.
SCIENTOLOGY’S CELEBRITIES, from A to Z
Find your favorite Hubbardite celeb at this index page — or suggest someone to add to the list!
Other links: SCIENTOLOGY BLACK OPS: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?
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THE WHOLE TRACK
[ONE year ago] Indie Scientologists after their protest: We want to hear from church members about abuses
[TWO years ago] Scientology eagerly uses Hurricane Ian devastation for photo opportunities
[THREE years ago] Pasadena drunk kicks hole in Scientology door: Will this ‘hate crime’ be blamed on Leah Remini?
[FOUR years ago] STUNNING LEAK: Scientology’s entire asset portfolio the year it got IRS church status
[FIVE years ago] Scientologist removed from L.A. court again after screaming at judge in fraud hearing
[SIX years ago] Jesse Prince talks about the grieving after L. Ron Hubbard’s death — and the partying
[SEVEN years ago] Rerun Tuesday: ‘Leah Remini’ participants tell us what the series has meant to them
[EIGHT years ago] L. Ron Hubbard in exile: When Scientology’s leader ran things while on the lam
[NINE years ago] ‘Going Clear’ Q&A: Mike Rinder and Sara Goldberg take heat from Scientologists
[TEN years ago] What VICE magazine got wrong about Scientology in the UK
[ELEVEN years ago] LIVE FROM TAMPA: The Garcia v. Scientology Federal Fraud Lawsuit Mini-Trial!
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Bernie Headley (1952-2019) did not see his daughter Stephanie in his final 5,667 days.
Tammy Synovec has not seen her daughter Julia in 3,041 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 3,536 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,051 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 3,601 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 2,591 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 4,977 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 2,472 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 5,776 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 3,647 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,199 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 4,540 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,107 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,026 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,194 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 4,776 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,036 days.
Sara Goldberg has not seen her daughter Ashley in 4,072 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 3,788 days.
Marie Bilheimer has not seen her mother June in 3,352 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 1,667 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 2,842 days.
Joe Reaiche has not seen his daughter Alanna Masterson in 7,393 days
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 4,524 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 4,862 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 9,715 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 4,836 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,192 days.
Mike Rinder has not seen his son Benjamin and daughter Taryn in 7,495 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 3,601 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 3,999 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 3,875 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 3,440 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 3,952 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,207 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,315 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on October 3, 2024 at 07:00
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