TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has surged in the polls to become the number one Democrat in the June 2 gubernatorial primary. But what does he have to say about his years as a Scientology booster and celebrity gladhander? We examine the record. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“When encountering an implant in a session, an auditor may be baffled by not getting any reads on it. BUT there IS a needle manifestation that no implant, no matter how buried, can escape. New research on this subject has revealed that: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IMPLANT THE NEEDLE CAN GO STILL. This is because of the hidden and withhold character of the implant.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1982
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“A special story I wrote was taken to the NY Times Reporter and she was very pleased. It was about the Marines and Corfu. Remember? We have to get the 19 crew members who wrote affidavits in this up to the US Embassy to get them notarized. They go to the US Congress and assist in the Life suit. (We have to get Life sued fast. The Sat Eve Post has gone out of business and Time-Life is fading. Like the Daily Mail, newspapers who attack us fail, strange coincidence.)” — L. Ron Hubbard, May 13, 1969
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“GROUP CONFESSION is group confession. It is done with the whole group present. It is not done divisionally and it is not done by unit. Try this and you’ll see it work. This is a team and not individuated.” — Lt. Cmdr. Diana Hubbard, CS 1, May 13, 1969
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“I have seen the dark energy and dark matter. I have seen the other side of this universe, my hearing ability was magnified just before this happened. A thetan is capable of doing anything and can exist in the absence of MEST or in the dark form of it or in between. I am not sure if dark is the right word to use, however, this is magical indeed. Thank you Master LRH for your return. I wish I can express my gratitude for you in all the world alphabets, master, as you are the alpha (α) and omega (Ω).”
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1997: Documents from L. Ron Hubbard’s file with the Coroner in San Luis Obispo were made available this week, showing the condition of Hubbard when he died. “The body of a tall white male said to have been in his 70’s. The body shows abundant reddish-white facial hair and eyebrows of reddish-white color. Scalp hair is long, thinning, receding at the forehead and of greyish-white color. Reddish-white body hair is present on the surface. Fingernails are long, unkempt. Nail beds are of bluish-red discoloration. Toenails are long, unkempt and there is bluish-red cyanosis present. The back is covered by livores. There is a bandaide affixed to the right gluteal area where 10 recent needle marks are recognized of 5-8 cm. There are no abnormalities upon inspection of the back. The body is without bruises or injuries or palpable masses.”
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“The world is disconnected because of technology, it turns people into zombies. A handful of corporations control all the the media, the arts, and what passes for popular culture these days. What happened to rock’n’roll? It’s been replaced by no talent moop thugs who can’t play an instrument and can’t write lyrics above the 4th grade. There is no more rebellion. They’ve won. It’s ‘Tittytainment’ from here on out. Detroit has gone bankrupt and the corporations are going to run the city. Didn’t they make a movie about that 20 years ago?”
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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] Visualizing how a surprising no vote from Clearwater affects Scientology’s plans
[TWO years ago] L. Ron Hubbard’s tallest tale? When Scientology’s founder first struck gold
[THREE years ago] Not surprisingly, Scientology opposes an appeal in the Baxter trafficking case
[FOUR years ago] ‘Top Gun: Maverick’: The only movie review you need if you’re being honest about Tom Cruise
[FIVE years ago] Tom Cruise said he needed only an hour to sell Scientology: What would he do in that hour?
[SIX years ago] Scientology trying to sell Irish reporters on the idea that interest is booming there
[SEVEN years ago] Scientology admits it’s selling ‘magic’ at its Florida spiritual mecca
[EIGHT years ago] We have the detailed specs for your dream job: Public Relations officer in Scientology
[NINE years ago] Scientology’s casting calls get nuttier all the time. Who would you hire to fill them?
[TEN years ago] Document leak: How Scientology freaked out over losing Lori Hodgson and her mom
[ELEVEN years ago] Hand out L. Ron Hubbard literature and score a date with a Scientology sweetheart!
[TWELVE years ago] DOX: The appeal to restore the class-action lawsuit against Scientology’s rehab network
[THIRTEEN years ago] Will Scientology’s Motion Demolish the Garcias’ Federal Fraud 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 3,627 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,131 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,637 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,187 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 3,177 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,563 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,058 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,362 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,013 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,231 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,785 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,126 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,697 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,613 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,780 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,366 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,625 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,373 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,942 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,253 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,428 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,110 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,447 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,300 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,416 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,778 days.
Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,192 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,577 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,461 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,025 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,537 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,797 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,901 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on May 13, 2026 at 07:00
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