TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: It’s a mystery why major media isn’t telling you that Scientology is trying to spring Danny Masterson from prison with an ‘amicus’ brief to his appeals court. But California’s AG Rob Bonta isn’t ignoring it: We have his response to the amicus in full for you today. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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“The analytical mind has many other powers. It can control the various fluid flows and growths of the body, apparently, since any clear can do startling things with his heartbeat, breathing, endocrine balance and other things if he wishes to take the trouble. The reactive mind pushes an engram against the analytical mind and forcefully throws the mechanisms out of action and also, in most cases, out of the control area of the analytical mind—and here we have psychosomatic illness, chronic overaction or underaction of glands, secretions and other fluids and overgrowth or undergrowth of the body itself. The hebephrenic schizophrenic is noted for the smallness of his adrenals. He is psychotic and he is psychotic because he has engrams. Give him the fluid or hormone he is not adequately manufacturing and you may or may not get some reaction in his body—for the engrams may inhibit the fluid from being used even when it is injected. Deintensify the engrams and you observe the adrenals grow to normal size, if the person is young enough, or the body use injected fluid given to correct the imbalance if the person is well past middle age. Tear up the analytical mind of this hebephrenic schizophrenic with electroshock or, even more criminal, rip him up with brain surgery and thus reduce his analytical mind and three things may happen: 1. not enough analyzer may be left to do anything about his adrenals, so they remain the same and he remains insane; 2. not enough analyzer may be left to control the gland growth and so the glands grow without restraint; or 3. the analyzer responsible for the control may not be touched and the patient may have little change in his condition.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1950
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“When we go into the idea of supreme beings or gods or big thetans or something like that, well, we’ve just taken the whole curve all the way around and the only thing we’ve got on this planet today is just pure nuttiness on this subject, see, the theory of the Big Thetan, see. Actually, the Big Thetan theory is simply one of the GPMs and it — there’s end words that have to do with gods and things like this, you see. And there’s one of the root words — several of the root words — have to do with worship and so forth and it’s just goofiness, see? There isn’t anybody, any Big Thetan around who’s permeating everything that just because you say, ‘Now, please give me cake and ice cream for my supper tonight,’ is going to suddenly go into a brown study and wonder how to get you cake and ice cream tonight, see. There just is no such being.” — L. Ron Hubbard, July 15, 1964
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“I could write quite a book these days. So many things have been wrapped up. Insanity and its causes and mechanisms for instance. I wish things would groove in more smoothly. Actually I have at least 2 books to write that are front line in importance. The one on insanity and one on studies of revolution. The last would become a text book for the state that would in fact make them bring about a revolution to prevent one! So I have hopes in getting things going smoother. It depends on handling these WHYs and getting back in the Flag – to CLO – to Org pattern that with the FEBC began this boom and will continue it.” — The Commodore, July 15, 1971
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“Goodbye Kelly. Find a new body and hurry back soon or break free if you can.”
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1997: The declaration of Roxanne Friend was posted for the first time on the net this week. Roxanne later died from a tumor that went undiagnosed during her time on Scientology staff. Some excerpts: “It was my understanding that everything about Scientology could be proven factually in the same manner as a scientist proves a scientific fact. These points are discussed at length in many Scientology publications. The Scientologist is not exposed to the above teachings until long after he/she has been indoctrinated into the group and subjected to mind control. Thus, for me, it became impossible to see the conflict between the scientific pretenses of Scientology and the ‘beliefs.’ I never accepted Scientology as a religion or belief and I continued to consider myself Jewish throughout my association with Scientology. I was also told that Scientology attempted to gain its status as a religion for two purposes–one being to avoid taxation for the organization and its constituents; and two, being to avoid having to come under scrutiny for its practices of Scientology and the far-out nature of the Upper Levels while I was still a member. During my relationship with Scientology, I was referred by Scientology to the Shaw Health Center for regular medical treatment. I was told that all of the doctors at Shaw were practicing Scientologists who used Scientology principles and techniques in their diagnosis and treatment. I was consistently dissuaded by my auditors and case supervisors from obtaining treatment from non-Scientologist physicians. [I]n the spring and summer of 1987 I was given auditing that I didn’t want and was not allowed to leave Flag when I wanted to. I was made to stay there for months to undergo auditing that I did not want and even though I told them I wanted to go back to Los Angeles because my father was visiting from the east, I was not permitted to do so. During this time I went from having mono to having pneumonia and getting very ill. Still, I was made to do auditing and was not allowed to leave. In December 1989 I went back to Florida for the purpose of doing a process called the Purification Rundown but was again forced to do the Introspection Rundown auditing. I left without Case Supervisor approval which was always required prior to leaving the Flag Land Base in Florida. I left in the middle of the night and took a taxi to a hotel near Tampa airport because I did not want to be on Scientology premises or continue the Introspection Rundown. Also, I made phone calls to the Clearwater, Florida or Tampa, Florida police saying that I was being held against my will. The Scientologists had the phone in my room cut off when I did this. In addition to the trauma of the kidnapping and imprisonment, the Scientologists took away my privacy. In December 1989 and January 1990, I was spied upon constantly, 24 hours a day. My phone calls were monitored (when I had a phone in December); my comings and goings were reported on; and, of course, in January when I was completely imprisoned, every aspect of my life was under constant surveillance. After I was released, I was unable to function at all. I could not work, I could not take care of personal business matters. I couldn’t think properly or have any social intercourse what-so-ever. I was so unbalanced by the experience that I was arrested for an assault and ended up under observation at U.S.C. Medical Center.”
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“Scientology is ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ meets ‘Ancient Aliens’.”
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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, oral arguments scheduled for June 25. 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. Now serving time in 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 June 19.
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. Oral arguments hearing set for July 23.
— 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 upheld on appeal. Scientology expected to file additional petitions before case can return to Kalra’s court.
— 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] OT Phenomena: Miss your dead parents? Scientology can help with that!
[TWO years ago] Scientologists into the breach! A fundraising juggernaut, with eyewitness testimony!
[THREE years ago] PODCAST: Mark Ebner dishes on Tom Cruise whisperer and ‘M:I7’ director Chris McQuarrie
[FOUR years ago] She used a Scientology rehab for fraud. Then she died. Now she’s wanted for arrest.
[FIVE years ago] Valerie Haney’s Supreme Court petition gets a date for discussion, but don’t get your hopes up
[SIX years ago] New Scientology video brings up past lives, the nuttiest and most gruesome part of Hubbardism
[SEVEN years ago] Jokes aside, has Scientology ‘Clear’ Joy Villa managed to ‘safepoint’ the White House?
[EIGHT years ago] Scientology proves it will try to capitalize on just about any disaster
[NINE years ago] Whale watching update: Your 2017 mid-year guide to who’s keeping Scientology alive
[TEN years ago] Scientology caves: Fred Haseney avoids court hearing, will take camera to Big Blue tomorrow
[ELEVEN years ago] Nick Lister: Scientology asked me to seduce Mike Rinder’s wife in a spy operation
[TWELVE years ago] Lawsuit number 17 filed by Las Vegas attorney against Scientology’s rehab network
[THIRTEEN years ago] Scientology’s Drug Rehab Fights Class-Action Lawsuit With Move to Federal Court
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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 3,690 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,194 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,700 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,250 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,626 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,121 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,427 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,076 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,294 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,848 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,189 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,760 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,676 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,843 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,429 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,688 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,436 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 4,005 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,316 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,491 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,173 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,510 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,363 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,479 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,841 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,640 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,524 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,097 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,600 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,860 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,964 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on July 15, 2026 at 07:00
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