TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: If you heard this week’s Group Therapy podcast, you may have heard Pete Griffiths reminding us he’d sent over a remarkable Scientology document. It’s a dynamite policy that lays out in black and white what Scientologists mean when they say they intend to ‘Clear the Planet.’ [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“New auditors routinely believe that in Integrity Processing the pc knows the answer and won’t give it. This is an error. If the pc knew all the answer, it wouldn’t react on the meter. Old-timers have found out that only if they steer by repeated meter reaction, giving the pc ‘There’ or ‘What’s that?’ can the pc answer up on most rudiments questions, missed withholds and so on. But don’t use steering to harass the pc, or cut his comm, or draw attention to the auditor. This is the only use of reads other than instant reads on the E-Meter. Help the pc. He doesn’t know. Otherwise the needle would never react.” — 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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“Sex — it’s interesting, but aberrative value of sex compared to the aberrative value of eight is zero. Of course, what happens to somebody like Freud that concentrates on sex, is he really doesn’t have guts enough to just kick completely outside all agreements with his civilization. And for somebody in 1894 to have suddenly said, ‘God — well, I tell you about God, he’s a trick!’ They probably would have lynched him. They’ll probably lynch me yet, but anyway … For somebody to have kicked outside the confines of the church at that time would have been too adventurous to contemplate. It almost is now.” — L. Ron Hubbard, December 2, 1953
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“A Court of Ethics is convened on MSM Ann Tidman. She did not come on duty till 0930. This violates Policy No. 10. Ann Tidman is to appear before the Court at 1930 in the Aft Lounge. Court Officer is Ens. Wayne Alkire.” — Ens. C. Cariotaki, T/3rd Mate, Convening Officer, December 2, 1970
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“At a fundamental level of case address the Factors, Qs, Axioms of Scientology, Logics, Scales and Action Definitions plus associated LRH Source References are ORIGINATED by each person in their own terms and within their own context simply because as LRH states in THE STABILITY OF SCIENTOLOGY providing one actually APPLIES the subject these fundamental truths of life and existence are simply there to be found by anyone who does the spiritual work. THIS IS ALSO THE ACID TEST OF ANY RESEARCH ROUTE. DOES THE PERSON END UP ORIGINATING BASIC LRH PRECEPTS IN THEIR OWN TERMS AND CONTEXT? That’s WHY Scientology as defined by LRH is stable, WHY ‘Standard Tech’ exists and WHY one exercises the self-discipline to study and apply the PRINCIPLES of the subject as defined by LRH who quite simply was able to define these principles at a level of As-Isness beyond individuation because he created the opportunity for himself to test, verify and do so. Scientology was discovered and is there to be found by anyone who studies and applies it.”
1995: The anonymous poster Xenu reported on the state of AOL’s folders this week. “After a period of quiescence, the ‘Scientology and Copyright’ folder o AOL is again under concerted, coordinated attack. It’s been deleted repeatedly over the last few days, with no public acknowledgment from AOL of what is going on. RonArtistR in particular has been foaming at the mouth with posts demanding the deletion of the copyright folder. Apparently AOL has chosen the path of least resistance. Free speech is apparently too much trouble to allow.” Other folders have also disappeared. Alan Morris reported the deletion of the ‘Scientologie’ folder, and Woodsie found his post containing the recently released report by Jon Atack deleted. “Apparently AOL finds this material threatening… I posted the first part, in 8 pages to the ‘religion & ethics?’ bds…only to find it all removed the following morning.”
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“I’m an old punk who never had much time for hippies, but in retrospect I gotta admit they accomplished more than we punks did. We just had better fashion and got the music back to where it should be. I don’t know, but it always seems that after a certain point in any movement that the soldiers outlive their usefulness and the diplomats always take over.”
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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, 2023.
— ‘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 November 15.
— 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] Leah Remini fires back at Scientology’s attempt to gut her lawsuit
[TWO years ago] EXCLUSIVE: What the Danny Masterson jury didn’t hear — The Jane Doe 1 eyewitness
[THREE years ago] Scientology honcho lectures Clearwater leaders on how he’s been mistreated
[FOUR years ago] The Top 25 People Enabling Scientology, No. 8: The ghost private eyes
[FIVE years ago] TWO MORE WOMEN COME FORWARD TO LAPD WITH DANNY MASTERSON RAPE ALLEGATIONS
[SIX years ago] How to finance a Scientology church in a city without any Scientologists
[SEVEN years ago] DOX: Scientology’s pricey Florida ‘spiritual mecca’ keeps up its value in latest tax records
[EIGHT years ago] You saw Bonny Elliott talk about her battle with Scientology; Now hear it from her husband
[NINE years ago] Hey, Legoland: A former Scientology youth explains what your money will buy
[TEN years ago] Another Riffer-ific salvo from Scientology leader David Miscavige in our legal roundup
[ELEVEN years ago] Here Comes Scientology, Here Comes Scientology, Right Down Hollywood Boulevard!
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Bernie Headley (1952-2019) did not see his daughter Stephanie in his final 5,667 days.
Joe Reaiche (1958-2024) did not see his daughter Alanna Masterson in his final 6,999 days.
Tammy Synovec has not seen her daughter Julia in 3,101 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 3,596 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,111 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 3,661 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 2,651 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,037 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 2,532 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 5,836 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 3,707 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,259 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 4,600 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,167 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,086 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,254 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 4,836 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,096 days.
Sara Goldberg has not seen her daughter Ashley in 4,132 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 3,848 days.
Marie Bilheimer has not seen her mother June in 3,412 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 1,727 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 2,902 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 4,584 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 4,921 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 9,775 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 4,890 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,252 days.
Mike Rinder has not seen his son Benjamin and daughter Taryn in 7,555 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 3,661 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,059 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 3,935 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 3,500 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,011 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,267 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,375 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on December 2, 2024 at 07:00
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Other links: BLOGGING DIANETICS: Reading Scientology’s founding text cover to cover | UP THE BRIDGE: Claire Headley and Bruce Hines train us as Scientologists | GETTING OUR ETHICS IN: Jefferson Hawkins explains Scientology’s system of justice | SCIENTOLOGY MYTHBUSTING: Historian Jon Atack discusses key Scientology concepts | Shelly Miscavige, 15 years gone | The Lisa McPherson story told in real time | The Cathriona White stories | The Leah Remini ‘Knowledge Reports’ | Hear audio of a Scientology excommunication | Scientology’s little day care of horrors | Whatever happened to Steve Fishman? | Felony charges for Scientology’s drug rehab scam | Why Scientology digs bomb-proof vaults in the desert | PZ Myers reads L. Ron Hubbard’s “A History of Man” | Scientology’s Master Spies | The mystery of the richest Scientologist and his wayward sons | Scientology’s shocking mistreatment of the mentally ill | The Underground Bunker’s Official Theme Song | The Underground Bunker FAQ
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