TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The Scientology defendants in the Whitney Mills wrongful-death lawsuit have asked for another 30 days to respond. And while that’s not too unusual on its own, there are some interesting statements and suggestions about the case in the 7-page document they filed. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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“Make Dianetics work fully in our modern culture. DO NOT BEGIN DIANETICS WITH A HEALTH FORM ANY LONGER. BEGIN DIANETICS WITH A PC ASSESSMENT SHEET, HCO B 24 April 1969. This is VITAL.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1971
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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 Rock has such terrific significances connected with it: violations, survival, not to survive, thisa, thata, the other thing, identifications, cross-references, see file B, see file A 1,002,642, cross-reference Navy Department, you get the idea. Bulletin of War, Space Command, planet Exnoo, figure-figure-figure-figure, think-think-think-think-think-think, figure-figure-figure-figure, thought-thought-thought-thought, thought, significance-significance-significance-significance… And when he looks at this particular piece of matter, energy, space and time which is all it’s conceived of, he doesn’t conceive of matter, energy, space and time. He thinks, Cross-reference: Space Command, 8,000,000,682, general order to all torpedo-men. Following: pursuant to the orders of the admiral… See? Now, this unfortunately cross-references with Order of the Day, Monastery Platitude, Mount Xenu. There shall be peace. Which conflicts with, Dear, I know you are dedicated to holy orders, but I need a new pair of shoes. Which in itself is very vastly in conflict with Order of the Mount: Honor thy father and thy mother. Wait a minute, how’d that get in there? And that’s why the preclear’s so baffled.” — L. Ron Hubbard, July 25, 1958
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“LOCAL MONEY: Be sure you turn in your local wallpaper. I sure hope it’s cooler at sea!” — The Commodore, July 25, 1969
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“An Ethics Court was held on Andy Nolch, conductor of The Indie Scientology Podcast, in absentia, because he is in prison in Australia. Andy’s crime is point 15 of the General Crimes as listed in the first edition of the Introduction to Scientology Ethics book: ’15. Causing severe and disreputable disturbances resulting in disrepute.’ Andy’s previous arrest and the latest incarceration for violation of court orders and on drug possession charges caused severe disturbance and disrepute to the field and to field Scientologists that he interviewed in his podcast. The recommendations are that Andy Nolch should not to be trained or processed on anything other than PTS technology and drug rehabilitation tech. Is assigned the condition of Treason.”
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1998: Bob Minton was picketed at his New Hampshire home this week, leading to a confrontation when Scientologists entered his property. “2 Scientologists picketed my NH house this evening and tresspassed to photograph me and Stacy Young while we were swimming in the pool. They also yelled obscenities from 200 feet away. After the shots over the heads of OSA boys, somebody called the police to have them checkout the shooting incident in NH. I was called by police and told there were 4 police cars in front of my house and I should walk out of the house, hands above my head and surrender to the police. I was handcuffed and held in my driveway for 20 minutes while the police decided what was going on. Now I am free again and I urge everyone to read my post tonight entitled ‘Scientology versus Democracy Redux.'”
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“I prefer to think of D.M. as Theon Greyjoy.”
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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] Why growing up in Scientology can be so damaging, even years after leaving
[TWO years ago] Jon Atack escaped Scientology, but then he got himself into much deeper trouble
[THREE years ago] More proof Scientology’s ‘Fresh Start’ clinics going belly up: San Diego County site for sale
[FOUR years ago] Scientology to the rescue: After losing son and wife, Johnny Lewis’s dad is happier than ever
[FIVE years ago] For once, a target of Scientology gladhanding did his homework and said no thanks
[SIX years ago] 50 years ago today, Scientology was banned in the UK — Here’s why it was a bad move
[SEVEN years ago] The Rathbuns hire a lawyer, and Ray Jeffrey answers questions about his legal salvo
[EIGHT years ago] Why does Scientology have no sense of humor? Because seriousness is a sacrament
[NINE years ago] A video response to Scientology’s crass celebrities, Jenna and Bodhi Elfman
[TEN years ago] Garcia federal fraud lawsuit survives another challenge by Scientology
[ELEVEN years ago] Scientologists Warned about Facebook “Entheta” After Leah Remini’s Departure
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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 2,972 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 3,467 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 3,982 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 3,532 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 2,522 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 2,403 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 5,707 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 3,578 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,130 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 4,471 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,038 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 8,957 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,125 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 4,707 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 4,967 days.
Sara Goldberg has not seen her daughter Ashley in 4,003 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 3,719 days.
Marie Bilheimer has not seen her mother June in 3,283 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 1,598 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 2,773 days.
Joe Reaiche has not seen his daughter Alanna Masterson in 7,324 days
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 4,455 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 4,793 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 9,646 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 4,767 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,123 days.
Mike Rinder has not seen his son Benjamin and daughter Taryn in 7,426 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 3,532 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 3,930 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 3,806 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 3,371 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 3,884 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,138 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,246 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on July 25, 2024 at 07:00
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The Best of the Underground Bunker, 1995-2023 Just starting out here? We’ve picked out the most important stories we’ve covered here at the Underground Bunker (2012-2023), The Village Voice (2008-2012), New Times Los Angeles (1999-2002) and the Phoenix New Times (1995-1999)
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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