Appellate court halts Scientology ‘arbitration’ as it considers petition by Masterson accusers

The California 2nd Appellate District yesterday responded to a petition filed this week by Danny Masterson’s accusers by issuing a stay on the case that will put a halt to any plans for Scientology’s “religious arbitration” long enough for the appellate court to consider the petition.

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Scientology celeb family the Mastersons selling houses: Getting out of Dodge?

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[Bijou Phillips, Danny, Alanna, Ben Shulman, Carol Masterson, and Amy Chidiac in 2008]

With Danny Masterson facing 45 years to life in prison, we’ve been keeping a close watch on his criminal and civil cases at Los Angeles Superior Court. But we’ve also kept an eye out for what’s going on with the rest of the family, and there’s quite a lot going on.

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Florida legislator Chris Latvala goes after Tampa Bay Times for its Scientology reporting

[Florida Rep. Chris Latvala at a 2015 opening for a Scientology rehab]

Our thanks to ISNOINews for making us aware of a wild exchange that took place last night on Twitter between Florida Rep. Chris Latvala and Tracey McManus, reporter for the Tampa Bay Times.

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MASTERSON ACCUSERS PETITION APPELLATE COURT: Seeking to overturn ‘arbitration’ ruling

[Chrissie Carnell Bixler and Danny Masterson]

As expected, four former Scientologists suing Danny Masterson and the Church of Scientology filed a petition yesterday with California’s 2nd Appellate District, asking the court to reverse a December 30 ruling by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steven Kleifield that denied them a right to trial and forced their case into Scientology’s internal “religious arbitration.”

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Gary Beeny, 1949-2020: Scientology figure in notorious takeover of anti-cult group

We learned yesterday that Gary Beeny died last June. An OT 8 Scientologist, Beeny is a notable figure in Scientology history for his role in one notorious church operation: The takeover of the Cult Awareness Network, which people to this day cite as one of Scientology’s most sinister episodes.

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When Scientologists talk Scientology, we all benefit from it

We really miss the days when Dave would send out a new copy of International Scientology News that came packaged with a CD of goodies, including a new testimonials video. Those were good times.

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Scientology social media: The world’s coolest religion is on fire!

Once again we want to thank our source who gives us a look inside Scientology’s social media streams. This week we have another collection of theta energy to help you get ready to rocket up the Bridge to Total Freedom!

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Has Scientology’s cruise ship, the Freewinds, made its last voyage?

We want to thank the tipster who sent us some very interesting images. They are a promotion from Scientology that really knocked us for a loop.

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Transcript: In the Danny Masterson lawsuit, Scientology continues to get its way

[Judge Steven Kleifield and attorney Stewart Ryan]

After Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steven Kleifield stunned us with a December 30 ruling for the Church of Scientology, denying the right to trial for former Scientologists who are suing the church and actor Danny Masterson, forcing them instead into Scientology’s internal “religious arbitration,” the decision left the case in a bit of a pickle.

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Scientologist and accused Ponzi schemer learns government has 13 MILLION documents on him

[David Gentile and Judge Diane Gujarati]

We tried to listen in on a court hearing held in Brooklyn Tuesday, but there was a technical issue and the telephonic system failed to work properly. To make up for it, the court yesterday put a transcript of the hearing on line, and we really appreciate it.

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