TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: While Scientology continues to struggle with recruitment, at the same time leader David Miscavige is pushing hard in two directions: New buildings, and a new heavy focus on children. Here’s more evidence that parents are under heavy pressure to get their kids indoctrinated! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“A person who only talks about others’ overts or withholds is often withholding an overt of his own or engaging in a Black PR campaign. But a person who has knowledge of another’s overts or crimes against Scientology should have made out an ethics report himself and having failed to do so, would have a withhold of
knowing about another’s offence and not having reported it, even if it were only suspected. There are various reasons why a person might withhold from reporting the offences of another: similar overts or withholds of one’s own; fear of consequences or retaliation from the person being reported on; not having all the facts and so only suspecting the offence and not being certain enough, are among more common reasons.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981
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“In order to understand the third dynamic completely, you would have to understand that a thetan is confused about who is who. His basic confusion, who is who, is manifest under this: He can duplicate himself. He can put himself out there in space and be as alive out there and where he is too, at the same time, as where he is. He can duplicate himself; in other words. One thetan that can be, then, two thetans. And each one of these thetans have all the characteristics of the original thetan. And then these two thetans can duplicate themselves and have all the original characteristics of themselves but be somebody else too. So we get into valence trouble. This is one of the basic capabilities. The second we introduce duplication, however, we introduce space. So the second a thetan began to be somebody else and himself; too, there was space in the matter.” — L. Ron Hubbard, May 6, 1954
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“The gradual improvement of world stats is done by constant attention to DATA and gradually putting things right. Any breakdown occurs when it does because of failed or unrun missions, failure to observe and report, failure to carry out overall Flag intention. The important point is that we are gradually winning on all fronts in a world that ought to have a fence around it and seems to be dedicated to self-destruction. When you can advance into that you really have to be somebody! Any you have to know what you’re doing.” — The Commodore, May 6, 1970
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“I want to talk about Mars and the implant operation going on there. I’ve audited this implant so it no longer affects me personally, but this to me seems to be of great importance in addressing (i.e. neutralizing) for others, especially in helping those beings newly arriving from elsewhere in the galaxy who get ensnared in that theta trap. Once a being has reached this solar system, it’s common to use other planets as navigation points and anchor points on the way to Earth.”
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1997: Scientology’s Freedom magazine is calling for information on any misdeeds by executives of the St. Petersburg Times. The information will likely be used in future “dead agent” attacks against the paper. “Under Investigation: Readers with information about crimes or misconduct by executives at the ‘St. Petersburg Times’ should send full details in writing to ‘Freedom’, 503 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 34616. This includes information regarding racial and gender bias or discrimination, sexual harassment, employee abuse or any violation of exisisting laws.”
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“Scientologists are the Kings and Queens of semantic pedantic literalistic obfuscating weasel word games.”
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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] Missing family in Scientology? Check out these new photos for your loved ones
[TWO years ago] Val Ross: How Scientology kept me from fleeing abuse until it was almost too late
[THREE years ago] Scientology PI comes forward: I was stalking Mike Rinder, Amy Scobee and many others
[FOUR years ago] Danny Masterson’s new moves in rape case: Asks to dismiss one victim, separate the other two
[FIVE years ago] Can’t someone ask Erika Christensen a real question about Scientology?
[SIX years ago] Scientology has thrown millions at Ireland in recent years, and here’s the amazing result
[SEVEN years ago] Scientology and Nation of Islam figure picks worst week to rail against measles vaccine
[EIGHT years ago] In Hollywood and in Italy, Scientology is making all your dreams come true!
[NINE years ago] Ah, the reveries of 1950: When Dianetics was in full bloom
[TEN years ago] When Anonymous had Scientology in a panic: A new document has us nostalgic for 2008
[ELEVEN years ago] Bob Duggan, the richest Scientologist in the world, is going to love our nifty new drawings!
[TWELVE years ago] Leaked footage of Scientology leader David Miscavige in Sydney
[THIRTEEN years ago] Investigation of Scientology Drug Rehab Program in Georgia Shifts to Credit Card Fraud
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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 3,620 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,124 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,630 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,180 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 3,170 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,556 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,051 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,355 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,006 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,224 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,778 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,119 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,690 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,606 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,773 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,359 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,618 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,366 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,935 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,246 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,421 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,103 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,440 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,293 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,409 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,771 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,185 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,570 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,454 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,018 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,530 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,790 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,894 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on May 6, 2026 at 07:00
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