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Danny Masterson’s victims speak out in sworn documents in lawsuit against Scientology

[Bobette Riales, Chrissie Bixler and her husband Cedric Bixler-Zavala]

Yesterday we told you about Mike Rinder’s sworn statement that he submitted as part of a lawsuit filed by four women who say they were violently raped by Danny Masterson, three of them while they were members of the Church of Scientology. []

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Masterson: Judge unimpressed by Scientology whining, denies request for sanctions

[Judge Steven J. Kleifield]

Judge Steven Kleifield denied Scientology’s motions for sanctions today in a hearing held at the Los Angeles Superior Court and otherwise brushed aside a lot of whining and bellyaching by attorneys for Scientology and Danny Masterson in order to reschedule various matters in a lawsuit filed by four women who say Masterson []

Forcing Scientology ‘arbitration’ on rape victims would be US courts imposing religion

[Chrissie Bixler, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Danny Masterson]

We’ve just had a chance to read the brilliant opposition filed on behalf of Chrissie Carnell Bixler, Bobette Riales, and the others suing the Church of Scientology as they argue against the church’s attempt to stay their lawsuit and force them into “religious []

Riffer madness: Scientology in a tizzy days before next week’s hearing in Masterson suit

[David Miscavige and his attorney, Jeffrey Riffer]

It’s another Jeffrey Riffer court filing! Oh, we live for angry lawyer letters and court briefs from the pen of Jeffrey Riffer, who works as Scientology leader David Miscavige’s personal legal attack []

Los Angeles District Attorney: Jackie Lacey leading as slow vote tally continues

[Jackie Lacey and George Gascón]

Seeking her third term as Los Angeles County District Attorney, Jackie Lacey’s lead fell from nearly 54 percent to just a little under 52 percent with much of yesterday’s vote still uncounted. If she falls below 50 percent it will force a November runoff with former San Francisco DA George Gascón, []

DA Jackie Lacey’s husband pulls gun on protesters day before election

 In a bizarre incident which may end up having consequences for the Church of Scientology and Scientologist actor Danny Masterson, Los Angeles media outlets are reporting that David Lacey, husband of Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey, pulled a gun on Black Lives Matter protesters outside their Granada Hills home Monday []

Amended complaint filed against Scientology & Danny Masterson with new stalking allegations

 With less than two weeks to go before a series of crucial hearings are scheduled that will include serious challenges to their lawsuit, four women suing the Church of Scientology, its leader David Miscavige, and Scientologist actor Danny Masterson have filed an updated complaint which includes new allegations of stalking, invasion of privacy, and even []

SEVENTH victim comes forward to LAPD accusing Scientology actor Danny Masterson

[Is seven victims enough for DA Jackie Lacey (left), or will it take George Gascón (right) unseating her?]

The Underground Bunker has learned that the Los Angeles Police Department has had formal contact with a seventh woman who says she was sexually assaulted by Scientologist actor Danny []

Scientology tries to keep high-profile Philly attorneys out of Danny Masterson lawsuit

[Can attorney Brian Kent, right, get into court to take on Miscavige and Masterson?]

Oh, you had to know this was coming.

A series of very important hearings is coming up in the lawsuit filed by four women who accuse Scientologist actor Danny Masterson of raping them. They’re suing Masterson, the Church of Scientology, and its leader []

Masterson accusers in court today seek changes to deal with Scientology ‘arbitration’ motions

 UPDATE: MOTION DENIED. However, there’s some encouraging news. See the update below.

In Los Angeles Superior Court this morning, attorneys for four women accusing actor Danny Masterson of rape have asked for an emergency hearing to convince Judge Steven Kleifield that they should have the right to research the religious contracts that the Church of Scientology []