TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Is any holiday more anathema to Scientology than Mother’s Day? In L. Ron Hubbard’s scheme the family unit is a fiction, a temporary assembly of ‘thetans,’ and the church enforces discipline by cruelly ripping families apart. Again we’re honoring the moms who defy this madness. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
——————–
Technology Cocktail
“C/Ses and auditors should look over cases being run on Objective processes and if these are not running very well and going to a full EP, then there are either auditor errors or the case is being run on too high a gradient or the same process or processes are being run again after they have already been flattened. This data, hot off my research line, is being issued to you now (pending a full publication regarding Objective Processes) so that faster and better results can be obtained on pcs being run on Objective processes and in Objective Co-audits, right away.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1982
——————–
“The FB, the FAO and the FSO presented me with an enormous KEY TO THE PLANET to celebrate 9 May, the 21st Anniversary of the publication of “Dianetics the Modern Science of Mental Health.” THANK YOU! A party was proposed but was considered too little notice and everyone too rushed. The presentation was appreciated. These fantastic stats also came up on 9 May. It was quite an anniversary.” — L. Ron Hubbard, May 10, 1971
——————–
“NOTICE: We are extending our stay in this port until Wednesday 12.5.71 so that we can complete a heavy campaign to strengthen PRO Area Control. A Dinner Dance is being held at a top local hotel on Tuesday night for shore VIPs, Contractors and business associates.” — Lt. N.F. Starkey, Captain FSO, May 10, 1971
——————–
“Today I was driving to my university for my work and I was wondering why LRH 2.0 is interested in helping inorganic beings. In his previous life he was not really interested (History of Man) and suddenly my two tires went flat. There is good cause in this.”
——————–
2001: Mark Bunker spoke out at a recent town meeting about a new downtown development plan for Clearwater. “I attended the first of four meetings in Clearwater about the new downtown development proposal. There were about sixty people in attendance. More than half of them were city officials from the mayor to city council members to people from various development offices. Also in attendance were Scientologists Pat Jones and Mary Story and a handful of public Scientologists, leaving perhaps a dozen or so unbiased civilians. I kept pondering as I watched the presentation. Where would people park? Last year, they had discussed specific places where parking would be added. This year they didn’t. I told them that I worked downtown and the parking structure next to our building has a waiting list for people to buy monthly passes. As long as I had the handheld wireless mic in my possession I followed up with another parking question. I asked if the city was going ahead with their proposed partnership with Scientology in constructing a parking structure next to the Super Power building? I added that I was troubled by the quote Bill Horne gave to the St. Pete Times where he said the joint venture was a good idea and ‘it’s time to forget the past.’ ‘To forget the past is never a good idea,’ I said. ‘Especially when it comes to Scientology. But let’s not talk about the past. Let’s talk about the present. Right now, Scientology’s president, Heber Jentzsch, is a fugitive from justice in Spain. France this past week passed a landmark law on ‘Mental Manipulation’ largely to help the victims of Scientology, and in Germany, Scientology is still considered a dangerous paramilitary organization.’ One man behind me shouted ‘German laws have nothing to do with
Clearwater. Take the mic away from him!’ Bill Horne leapt to his feet and went over to the man conducting the presentation and put his arm around the man’s shoulder. ‘Let me give you a hug. This is not about politics. We can’t get anywhere fighting with one another. We all have to work together to make this work,’ Horne said. After the meeting I went up to Bill Horne and shook his hand and told him I was largely in favor of the plan but they needed to seriously consider issues like parking and traffic. He said that quote was taken out of context ‘as newspaper reporters do.’ He then said that they can’t worry about what happened 30 years ago.”
——————–
“The gambling analogy for Scientology is more appropriate than the drug one. At least with drugs you actually get something real for your money — the fact it may be really bad for you is a different story. In Scientology all you get is air and worthless slips of paper, just like the lottery.”
——————–
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.
——————–
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?
——————–
THE WHOLE TRACK
[ONE year ago] AUDIO: Scientology’s David Miscavige presents plans for ‘L. Ron Hubbard Hall’
[TWO years ago] Scientology summit: Meeting up with Apostate Alex in Los Angeles
[THREE years ago] What in the world is Scientology attorney Kendrick Moxon up to?
[FOUR years ago] Scientology celebs in hot water: Danny’s not the only Masterson brother facing legal issues
[FIVE years ago] Ahoy, thetan: Ready to fondle empty bottles on Scientology’s cruiseless cruise ship?
[SIX years ago] On Mother’s Day, the moms who suffer and defy Scientology’s cruel ‘disconnection’ policy
[SEVEN years ago] More signs that things are really going totally great for the Church of Scientology right now
[EIGHT years ago] How much do the Don Rogers letters shake up early Dianetics history? Two experts weigh in.
[NINE years ago] Nazanin Boniadi’s FBI testimony: Cast as Tom Cruise’s girlfriend by Scientology
[TEN years ago] Phil and Willie’s excellent adventure: Taking on Scientology’s ‘disconnection’ policy in L.A.
[ELEVEN years ago] Ryan Hamilton files his 28th fraud lawsuit against Scientology’s drug rehab network
[TWELVE years ago] Jamie DeWolf: I’ve found the last memoir of the son of Scientology’s founder
[THIRTEEN years ago] SCIENTOLOGY FILES TO REMOVE GARCIA ATTORNEYS FROM FRAUD LAWSUIT
——————–
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 3,624 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,128 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,634 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,184 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 3,174 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,560 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,055 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,359 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,010 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,228 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,782 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,123 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,694 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,610 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,777 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,363 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,622 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,370 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,939 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,250 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,425 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,107 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,444 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,297 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,413 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,775 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,189 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,574 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,458 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,022 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,534 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,794 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,898 days.
——————–
Posted by Tony Ortega on May 10, 2026 at 07:00
E-mail tips to tonyo94 AT gmail DOT com or follow us on Twitter.
Our book with Paulette Cooper, Battlefield Scientology: Exposing L. Ron Hubbard’s dangerous ‘religion’ is on sale at Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. Our book about Paulette, The Unbreakable Miss Lovely: How the Church of Scientology tried to destroy Paulette Cooper, is on sale at Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook versions. We’ve posted photographs of Paulette and scenes from her life at a separate location. Reader Sookie put together a complete index. More information can also be found at the book’s dedicated page.
The Best of the Underground Bunker, 1995-2024 Just starting out here? We’ve picked out the most important stories we’ve covered here at the Underground Bunker (2012-2024), The Village Voice (2008-2012), New Times Los Angeles (1999-2002) and the Phoenix New Times (1995-1999)
Check your whale level at our dedicated page for status updates.
Tony Ortega at The Daily Beast
