TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Yesterday we began to learn what’s been going on in the Scientology labor-trafficking lawsuit in Florida. Although she was only in the proceeding for a single day, a psychologist has stark observations about the so-called ‘arbitration.’ Here is her court declaration in full. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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“The Cramming Officer’s functions align with the definitions and purpose stated earlier. He handles those staff and public who have flubbed in application of materials they have studied. He isolates the reason for the flub and handles with word clearing and any other other cramming tool necessary to the point where he and the person being crammed are satisfied that the error will not recur. The other basic function of cramming is to see that High Crime checkouts get done rapidly where needed and that ‘Qual OKs’ for specific technical actions are obtained by Technical or other org staff where these actions are part of their post duties.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981
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“Suzette Hubbard is assigned to the post of Quartermasters Mate Div IV Ship and her pay resumed when she takes post. She did this post well but was both overloaded by added duties and given no assistance on major work actions. She has in the past done several posts well but overload and overwhelm has driven her off them. She is to learn coastal and celestial navigation in part time study so as to be able to train personnel in them. There are too few reliable navigators aboard.” — L. Ron Hubbard, April 11, 1970
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“WELCOME ABOARD: Three new arrivals, Evelyn Webster-Parsons who is our WW Representative, Paul Preston who is Deputy Ops for US Area, and Janice Tidman, returning to the ship, are welcomed aboard. …MORALE: I am getting a steady flow of reports of increased morale. I think we can have a happy ship.” — The Commodore, April 11, 1970
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“Revealing overts in advance is done to protect against the withhold/missed withhold kickback mechanism plus the double whammy basic/basic-basic is standard practice. In Reverse Scientology the 5 illogics are referred to as the 5 Magics which as we know when misapplied with destructive intent are the anatomy of insanity. The entire set of phenomena and reverse Scientology audits out as an implant GPM case mechanism, including the double whammy which concerning the actual virus and the 5G immune system suppressor is something to be cognizant of.”
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2001: Bob Minton posted filings made in the Grady Ward case, in which Scientology is attempting to depose him and collect $3 million on a claim
that Bob is responsible for an alleged breach of Grady’s settlement for copyright violations. From a filing against the deposition: “In opposing Mr. Minton’s motion for a protective order, RTC does not squarely address the substance of the motion but instead focuses its efforts on attacking Mr. Minton and spinning its fictional theory of a Minton-led ‘conspiracy’ against the Church of Scientology. The proper place to address RTC’s conspiracy theories and their relevance to the central issue – the execution of the judgment against Grady Ward – is in the court in which the judgment was entered, the Northern District of California. The Northern District is the court that ruled on the scope of discovery on the judgment; it is the court that decided not to permit RTC to execute on the judgment; and it is the court that has explicitly retained jurisdiction concerning execution of the judgment. If RTC believes its conspiracy theory justifies discovery against Mr. Minton, it should take it up with the Northern District. Its unwillingness to do so speaks volumes on the impropriety of the discovery. Any attempt by RTC to proceed on the basis of alter ego or enterprise liability is premature and inappropriate. When they received notice of the Northern District’s order denying execution, Mr. Minton’s counsel called RTC’s counsel and asked her to withdraw RTC’s Motion to Compel and its request to depose Mr. Minton. Although she acknowledged that RTC was not entitled to execute the judgment against Ward, she stated that RTC intends to execute the judgment against others ‘beyond Ward,’ including Mr. Minton, who RTC alleges are responsible for the judgment on a theory of alter ego or enterprise liability. RTC has never presented this theory of liability to the Northern District, and Mr. Minton, as a non-party to the litigation, has never had the opportunity to address the court that entered the judgment as to why he should not be responsible for it. When Mr. Minton’s counsel asked whether RTC intends to seek approval of the Northern District before proceeding on an ability theory, RTC’s counsel stated that it did not. Mr. Minton is a private citizen who has provided financial assistance to several individuals who have sued and been sued by various affiliates of COS, including RTC. He has done so out of concern for the way in which COS treats individuals who dare criticize it. He finds offensive COS’s litigious nature and its practice of trying to crush its critics under the heavy weight of litigation. Among his goals in doing so are to produce a ‘fairer fight’ and to make it more likely that the matters at issue are fairly heard and decided by the courts rather than disappear because one of the litigants cannot afford to continue. Moreover, Mr. Minton neither is a party to any of these suits nor has any involvement in or direct knowledge about the underlying matters being litigated.”
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“Ingo Swann was a Scientologist at one time and also a superstar of the make-believe magical circus. He was confirmed as being a ‘genuine psychic’ by Professors Dumb & Dumber (Russell Targ and Harold Puthoff), the same suckers who were conned by Uri Geller.”
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker
Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.
Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.
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Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, 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] Scientology grand opening set for another L. Ron Hubbard historic property
[TWO years ago] Scientology’s obsession with secrecy is in its DNA, and it results in absurdities
[THREE years ago] L. Ron Hubbard 2.0 starting new Scientology offshoot and says he’s getting out of jail soon
[FOUR years ago] Scientology’s saddest celebrity, Eddie Deezen, arrested again
[FIVE years ago] Scientology social media: Never a better time for learning to shatter suppression!
[SIX years ago] Scientology’s desperate response to pandemic is to let us see just how creepy it really is
[SEVEN years ago] Pageant official: Miss New Yorks are clueless about Scientology and we’re OK with that
[EIGHT years ago] A new academic book takes apart Scientology and pop culture, and the apologists hate it
[NINE years ago] Federal judge to Scientology: I’m taking over the arbitration, and it’s jail if you interfere
[TEN years ago] Spying, intimidation, and ruin: Two lives caught up in Scientology’s notorious ‘Fair Game’
[ELEVEN years ago] Garcias ask for reconsideration on judge’s error: ‘We never agreed that Scientology is a religion’
[TWELVE years ago] VERDICT: Scientology’s Quebec rehab facility violated human rights of David Love and 2 others
[THIRTEEN years ago] Dianetics: Your Life Was Ruined Before Birth by Your Parents and Their Dumb Culture
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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.
Mike Rinder (1955-2025) did not see his son Benjamin and daughter Taryn in his final 7,589 days.
Tammy Synovec has not seen her daughter Julia in 3,595 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,099 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,605 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,155 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 3,145 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,531 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,026 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,330 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 4,981 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,199 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,753 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,094 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,665 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,581 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,748 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,334 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,589 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,341 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,910 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,221 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,396 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,078 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,415 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,268 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,384 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,746 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,157 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,545 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,429 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 3,993 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,505 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,765 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,869 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on April 11, 2026 at 07:00
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