TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: New fliers indicate that Scientology members are being asked to attend local roll-outs of the new materials aimed at kids. And Alex Barnes-Ross pointed out to us that church leader David Miscavige is referring to this new focus on children as ‘a new golden age.’ [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“ETHICS WARNING: It is a Comm-Evable offense to coach the pc with data about Clear in any way. You also do not evaluate for any pc and try to convince him he has gone Dianetic Clear when he hasn’t. You do not turn to ‘the pc must have gone Dianetic Clear’ when you can’t easily solve a pc’s case. You use the C/S Series in full. To send a pc through to attest to Dianetic Clear when he hasn’t truly made it is a suppressive act as that preclear will not make it on the OT Levels. An org that does not have a Clear C/S and a Clear auditor who are qualified to deliver the Dianetic Clear Special Intensive must send a person who has originated he might be Dianetic Clear, and his folders, to the nearest org with tech terminals who are qualified to deliver this Intensive.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981
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“Some fellow by the name of Snitz, or Smutty, or something out in some state or another has written a book called, ‘What Happened To The Tens of Thousands.’ I’ve never read this book, but I think this is probably a very interesting piece of slander if I know anything else of this young commie. But, I didn’t say he was a commie, he said so. He said he left the party a long time ago, though, last October….What happened to the tens of thousands, he wants to know. What happened to the tens of thousands of people who were in there in Dianetics. Well I can tell you what happened to the tens of thousands of people, is Hubbard didn’t hypnotize them. He told them the truth….Everybody knew everything was being run at sixes and sevens. This wouldn’t be news to anybody. It wouldn’t have anything to do with whether or not there was horrible scandal, or upset, or good jobs of processing or bad jobs of processing. Just nobody started out to make a large cult composed of numerous people. Somebody set out to inform people of everything he knew that was true. And of course it didn’t make a population heavy game. And then a few of us kept on going because we weren’t satisfied that all the answers were in sight. We weren’t satisfied that we knew all the procedures which could be best employed. And we have actually invented a bunch of brand new games on top of games, in some cases. But we’re not aware of these, we’ve just learned how to teach somebody, seven years after Dianetics. What happened to the tens of thousands? They weren’t hypnotized. If those had been tens of thousands of people in psychology they would not now we a hundred million. This is for sure. When you start out to set people free then you have to inform them.” — L. Ron Hubbard, March 20, 1957
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“For using incorrect ethics action, for damaging another and for failure to take any action to ensure MO or auditor action to correct, PAUL PRESTON is declared in a Condition of STUPID.” — Capt. Mary Sue Hubbard, March 20, 1971
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“If I focus on the whole or being one with all, I can encompass all the possibilities. If I focus on ‘me’ or ‘I,’ it seems as if I can also see myself as whole or of component parts such as different types of identities. It is similar to seeing a car. One calls it a car to sum up all the components. Same is with a body. We can look at the planet and say, it is a planet but it is composed of billions and billions of parts and pieces. Same as expanding out even further, and labeling all as One. But, what would you call it other than the One or main thetan or God?”
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2000: Mark Bunker reported on a court hearing in Chicago this week, in which he was charged in connection with an attack by Chicago Police officers outside the org during filming. “I was surprised to see that this little misdemeanor trespassing charge was big enough to merit the appearance of Elliot Abelson. I am very fortunate to have as my attorney, Stephen Komie. He is highly regarded and a Board Member of the Illinois State Bar Association: A bailiff walked by us in court and said to me of Komie, ‘You have the best attorney in the city.’ The state asked for an increase in bail. The judge denied this motion saying that I appeared in court for this appearance and I didn’t seem at risk of jumping bail. He also granted my motion to allow me to travel freely between my home in Florida and Chicago. Then the prosecutor really shocked me by saying they were adding three charges against me: creating a public disturbance, resisting arrest battery against a police officer. These charges are completely false and while I expected this behavior from the Scientologists, I was surprised to see that they could convince the state to press these lies. My video camera was rolling through the entire event and you could have seen and heard exactly what happened but that tape has gone missing while in the custody of the police. My attorney then entered a protective order for the videotape, demanding that the evidence be preserved. The prosecutor claimed there was never any videotape in the camera. With that, a court date was set for April 4th where I believe I am to be arraigned. I have every faith that I will prevail since I am completely innocent.”
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“I’m surprised Gary Glitter didn’t become a Scientologist. It would have been the perfect cover for his degraded beingness.”
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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] Why Scientology’s fight over ‘Snow White’ files is coming up in Trump civil lawsuit
[TWO years ago] Mark Bunker doesn’t get a second term, but he won’t stop exposing Scientology
[THREE years ago] David Miscavige irked by evidence of his Florida ties, but judge doesn’t want to hear it
[FOUR years ago] Ginger Sugerman: Her way out of Scientology was marred by trauma
[FIVE years ago] What Scientology doesn’t tell you about its ‘Bridge’ of courses until it’s far too late
[SIX years ago] Brian Statler’s daughter joins lawsuit over his police shooting death at Scientology church
[SEVEN years ago] An eyewitness report from Scientology’s LRH Birthday Event Saturday in Los Angeles
[EIGHT years ago] Ginger Sugerman is facing enormous challenges — and here’s how you can help
[NINE years ago] Judge: Testimony about Scientology’s abuses so bad, it should get kicked out of the country
[TEN years ago] Got a war wound? Scientology can help you with that, and more in our social media review
[ELEVEN years ago] ‘Going Clear’: Jason Beghe, the actor who left Scientology and made a stink about it
[TWELVE years ago] What will you do with your Scientology E-meter tchotchkes?
[THIRTEEN years ago] Scientology Ordered to Turn Over Confidential Files in Forced-Abortion Lawsuit
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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 3,573 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,077 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,583 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,133 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 3,123 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,509 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,004 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,308 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 4,959 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,177 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,731 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,072 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,643 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,559 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,726 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,308 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,567 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,319 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,884 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,199 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,374 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,056 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,393 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,246 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,362 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,724 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,135 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,523 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,407 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 3,971 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,483 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,743 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,847 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on March 20, 2026 at 07:00
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