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[Danny Masterson and his former lawyer, Tom Mesereau]Judge Charlaine Olmedo denied Danny Masterson’s motion to sever two of the counts against him, but she’s asked for more briefing on the other motion to dismiss he filed in his criminal rape case, delaying a ruling. But perhaps the bigger news from today’s hearing is that Danny’s trial has been moved back from August 29 to October 11 after it was revealed that Tom Mesereau and Sharon Appelbaum are no longer on his defense team. Continue reading Danny Masterson: Attorney Tom Mesereau is out, trial delayed to October 11
[Judge Charlaine Olmedo and Danny Masterson]On Friday we spelled out in more detail what Danny Masterson’s defense is arguing in its latest motions in his criminal rape case. Today, Judge Charlaine Olmedo is scheduled to hear those arguments as Masterson’s attorneys try to convince her to dismiss the count of forcible rape in regards to the victim known as Jane Doe 1, and to sever the other two counts, against Jane Doe 2 and Jane Doe 3. (We don’t expect Masterson himself to be in the courtroom. UPDATE: Danny showed up.) Continue reading Judge Olmedo to hear Danny Masterson’s latest motions to dismiss and sever rape charges
It’s Memorial Day here in the US, and once again we’ve asked Chris Owen for an excerpt from his excellent book Ron the War Hero to commemorate L. Ron Hubbard’s war service. Make sure to pick up a copy of the book if you haven’t already. Continue reading The subchaser that never was: L. Ron Hubbard’s farcical first command
Big news from Chris Shelton this week as he has graduated with a masters degree and he has a live guest this week on his podcast who has only recently escaped from Scientology’s Sea Org. Continue reading Chris Shelton interviews Katherine Olson, who only escaped Scientology’s Sea Org last year
[Shawn Holley and her client, Danny Masterson]Here in the US, we’re getting ready for a long weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day on Monday. But after the celebrating, on Tuesday the next hearing in Danny Masterson’s criminal rape case is scheduled to happen in Los Angeles. (We don’t believe that Danny himself will be present for it.) Continue reading After the holiday weekend, Danny Masterson’s criminal rape case returns with a vengeance
[Oprison and Membiela]Over the years, we’ve seen some familiar faces defending Scientology in courtrooms around the country. But sometimes, new meat is brought in to represent the church, and that’s the case this time. Continue reading Meet the heavy-hitter lawyers Scientology has hired for labor trafficking case
We’re continuing to mine some material that a former Scientology large donor sent our way, including some videos from what we call “peak Scientology,” the era when leader David Miscavige obviously felt pretty invincible. Continue reading Yes, Narconon IS Scientology, and we have video that settles the matter
[Sunny at the Hollywood Celebrity Centre]I was called to the Bosun’s office with no explanation. It wasn’t the first time, and certainly wouldn’t be the last time either. Continue reading How I know your Scientology files weren’t confidential: It was my job to dig through them
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