TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology has put out the new list of OT 7 completions, the level that consists of you finding the last of the disembodied spirits clinging to you that are left over from a 75-million-year old genocide! ALSO: The appeal in the Masterson civil suit has a date for oral arguments [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“When a bogged student cannot be handled in the course room with standard Word Clearing and study tech and he is sent to Cramming, Review or, where indicated, to Ethics, his twin is also always sent. The idea is not only to keep the twins together and taking responsibility for each other but to also correct and repair both of them as needed. In other words, one twin doesn’t simply sit there and observe the other twin being handled. The twin of a bogged student will also require handling in Review, Ethics, or Cramming himself. If a student has ended up on Review lines, it must be assumed that the twin has goofed as a twin and has misunderstoods on the course materials. This must be sorted out and resolved by the Dir Review when the twins route through Review.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1979
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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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“We understand God because of the Devil; we understand this, we understand that. These are double data. The basic unit of the universe is two, not one. And we suddenly announce, ‘Theta has as its potentiality the location of matter and energy in space and time, and can, as well, create space and time.’ Well, once we say that, and the same time we say it has no wavelength, it — boy, we’re really describing a beast here. This thing couldn’t possibly have any position in the real universe. And sure enough, it doesn’t.” — L. Ron Hubbard, November 14, 1956
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“At Group Muster last night the FSO was not satisfied that the requirements were met by S. Moreau, A. Tabayoyon, C. Varga and E. Hayes, so the above are still restricted to the ship and given 24 hrs to: Get all shore passes of those restricted to ship removed from QM desk and given to AMA. Run a series of drills on QMs to ensure they won’t goof again. Draw up a proposed watch stat for QMs which includes a heavy penalty for watch goofs. Get a list of all QMs given to Dept 13 so that gangway QMs be post purpose cleared.” — Lt. N.F. Starkey, Captain, November 14, 1971
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“Aliens used 1/4 of earth animal DNA, and 3/4 theirs from another planetary race. This may explain the wild disparity between different pictures — different places….LRH collected data from Dianetics sessions for a couple of years before he wrote History of Man. A lot of this material was amazing just for the reason that the people had not communicated to each other and had the same incidents. Hubbard really thought he had all of these things correct. It turns out that some of these were in error because of people’s concept of science (their personal belief in ape-man-evolution and use of the faked Piltdown model). Hostile authors like Russell Miller and Jon Atack seized on this to make Hubbard look bad.”
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1999: The St. Petersburg Times reported that Scientology is suing Lisa McPherson’s aunt, Dell Liebreich, alleging that she falsified documents making her executor of Lisa’s estate. “In a petition filed this week, Scientology asks a Pinellas probate judge to remove a Texas woman, Dell Liebreich, as the personal representative of Lisa McPherson’s estate. The church is alleging that Liebreich forged a key document used in setting up the estate. The charge is based on the findings of an expert, Gus R. Lesnevich, who once examined handwriting for the Army and the Secret Service. Liebreich’s attorney, Ken Dandar of Tampa, called the church’s petition slanderous, saying, ‘They’re making some very outrageous and serious allegations.’ The wrongful death case continues to drag on in Hillsborough
County Circuit Court. A trial is scheduled in June, but the church is trying to stop it before it gets that far. According to Scientology, Fannie McPherson never blamed the church for her daughter’s death in 1995. But two years later, when Fannie McPherson was close to death herself, Leibreich took advantage of her sister’s fragile health by filing documents without her consent, the church alleges. In those documents, Fannie McPherson’s right to represent her daughter’s estate was transferred to Leibreich. The church alleges that the dates of the filings coupled with handwriting samples from Fannie McPherson point to fraud and forgery. Dandar said Fannie McPherson and Dell Liebreich were close, and Liebreich has simply carried out her sister’s dying wish that Scientology be exposed for causing Lisa McPherson’s death. The church’s handwriting expert contends Fannie McPherson’s signature on the waiver is a forgery because the smooth strokes do not match the shaky strokes she used on other documents just weeks earlier. Dandar said the signing was witnessed by Liebreich, a hospice worker and a notary public. He also said the church has no legal basis to contest Liebreich’s standing in the estate.”
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“Hubbard had it wrong from the very beginning. Man is an animal and nothing more. Detachment from the material world is one of the main reasons humanity is destroying the material world. Spiritualism is our get out of jail free card.”
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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. DA’s response to appeal brief due August 13.
— ‘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 December 1.
Civil litigation:
— 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. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Jane Does’ response to Scientology’s appeal brief submitted July 30. Scientology’s reply due October 20.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration, gets ruling to depose Jane Doe 1. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.
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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] David Minkoff objects to Scientology death lawsuit: You didn’t consult another quack!
[TWO years ago] Leah Remini and Scientology agree to slow down her lawsuit a little after heated exchanges
[THREE years ago] PODCAST: Leah Remini joins us to talk Scientology, the LAPD, and Shelly Miscavige
[FOUR years ago] DOCUMENT LEAK: Did the ‘Chase Wave’ cause a blacklisting of Scientology?
[FIVE years ago] Jon Atack quizzes Mike Rinder: Scientology’s former spy chief on L. Ron Hubbard’s paranoia
[SIX years ago] Scientology’s David Miscavige served again: This time in a sick case alleging child abuse
[SEVEN years ago] Records of Scientology leader David Miscavige’s speeding tickets contain a small surprise
[EIGHT years ago] Tonight on ‘Leah Remini’: L. Ron Hubbard gets the Russell Miller treatment
[NINE years ago] At an early age, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard learned how to captivate the press
[TEN years ago] Jeffrey Augustine: Just a friendly reminder — Scientology prices are outrageous
[ELEVEN years ago] Classic Scientology shenanigans as class action lawsuit is filed against legal opponent NAFC
[TWELVE years ago] Jefferson Hawkins Drops In To See What Condition Our Scientology Condition Is In
[THIRTEEN years ago] Lawrence Wright’s Book on Scientology — Going Clear — Hits Bookstores January 17
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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 3,447 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 3,951 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,457 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,007 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 2,997 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,383 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 2,878 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,182 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 4,833 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,051 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,605 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 4,946 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,517 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,433 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,600 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,182 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,441 days.
Sara Goldberg has not seen her daughter Ashley in 4,478 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,193 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,758 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,073 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,248 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 4,930 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,267 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,120 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,236 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,598 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,009 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,397 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,281 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 3,846 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,357 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,617 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,721 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on November 14, 2025 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, 20 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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