TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: As on past Memorial Days, we think it’s important to remind readers about Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s ‘stolen valor.’ Historian Chris Owen looks at Hubbard’s claims about being injured in war versus the actual record. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“There are two items in this universe that cause more trouble than many others combined. One is PAIN. The other is SEX. One should know more about these things. They may have applications but they are used by destructive beings in great volume to cave others in. Despite the false data of Freud, psychologists, psychiatrists and other criminals, they are not native to a being. They are only artificial wave lengths. They have exact frequencies that can be manufactured. A being or a machine can synthesize either one. Pain becomes a lock on a being’s abhorrence for misalignment of his own electrical flows. It is a lock upon unconsciousness which shuts off knowingness. Sex is a lock on and perversion of the «joy of creation» which involves a whole being and expands him, but by using just one wave length, sex, this can be perverted and he contracts. When pain enters a scene a being withdraws, contracts and can go unconscious. When sex enters the scene a being fixates and loses power.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1982
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“How about the big boy who becomes the big boy, and he’s been a local boy in some town, and all of a sudden he becomes a big boy. And he’s highly powerful on Wall Street. And he never again speaks to any of his friends in the old home town. Jesus, those people resent that. That is so much the matter of the thing that I can tell you personally that it’s almost impossible to speak to them. That is to say, if you’ve been in an area where you’ve been very well known and you suddenly become, oh, you might say, become a celebrity or something like that, these people won’t believe that you want to talk to them, you see? They’re so used to having the formula violated. You get the idea?” — L. Ron Hubbard, May 25, 1965
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“TO ALL ABOARD: (1) Anyone who makes any shuffle, bang, clatter — ANY NOISE — while the Commodore is IN SESSION will get NO AUDITING themselves for 3 months. (2) For FEBC’s — they lose a week’s stats. (3) The Commodore’s Messengers are keeping a list of these people and will turn the list in to D of P as well as a copy for Dir I&R. If one isn’t considerate enough to let the Commodore audit — one doesn’t deserve it himself. (4) If the Port Prom deck is roped off — it is for a PURPOSE — don’t go walking under the rope. IT IS OUT OF BOUNDS! (5) The radio room is OUT OF BOUNDS when LRH is IN SESSION too. (6) If the A & B Deck ladies heads are closed off with a sign saying ‘LRH IN SESSION NO ENTRY’ you don’t walk under the rope — go somewhere else!” — Msm Terri Gillham, Commodore’s Messenger, May 25, 1971
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“With Scientology one has a shot at regaining the ability to create or un-create, by one’s own abilities, either one, or any of the myriad and infinite variations of motion of particles across a distance, given and received in the game of communication.”
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1995: It was reported this week that the Scientology legal team deposed Dennis Erlich recently. The legal team of Moxon and Kobrin, and recent deposed Warren McShane were in attendance. Dennis described the action. “Moxon, The Glib, signed on the case and did some of the last questions. The scienos are big on passing notes amongst themselves during depos. Grinning and groaning, Moxon and McShame spent most of the depo congratulating themselves with nods and smug smiles, and generally behaving like the pompous asses they are.”
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“There is plenty room around here for the J&D’s as well as the ‘Herberts’ and if people cross way over the line they usually get their asses straightened out by both sides.”
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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] Scientology trying to ban protests at UK headquarters: Alex needs your input!
[TWO years ago] Scientology thinks it’s caught a reporter in a scandal. Has it?
[THREE years ago] Deborah Rennard fends off ugly accusations by Haleigh Breest in new affidavit
[FOUR years ago] Meet the heavy-hitter lawyers Scientology has hired for labor trafficking case
[FIVE years ago] Is Scientology protecting Danny Masterson or is it protecting itself? A Sea Org perspective.
[SIX years ago] On Memorial Day, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s ‘stolen valor’: His bogus war injuries
[SEVEN years ago] Behind enemy li(n)es: Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s secret mission that never was
[EIGHT years ago] Erika Christensen shows off her new Scientology trophy for donating half a million bucks
[NINE years ago] Our photographer goes back for more Scientology ‘body routing’ on the streets of LA
[TEN years ago] As Scientology prepares for Saturday’s grand opening, its controversial sign goes up
[ELEVEN years ago] On Memorial Day, some new revelations from L. Ron Hubbard’s military record
[TWELVE years ago] Scientology Sunday Funnies: Save the date for Maiden Voyage!
[THIRTEEN years ago] Jon Atack on Scientology — “The Church of Hate”
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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 3,639 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,143 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,649 days
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Brian Sheen has not seen his grandson Leo in 3,189 days.
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Brian Sheen has not seen his daughter Spring in 4,204 days.
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Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,037 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,549 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,809 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,913 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on May 25, 2026 at 07:00
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