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TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: In the newest Epstein files, there was this odd footnote: Epstein was funding Paul Krassner in his final few years, and while sending entertaining emails to Epstein in return, the legendary satirist ended up outing a 1970s Scientology spy, who has given us an interview about it! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading New batch of Epstein files unmasks a 1970s Scientology spy — and he talked to us!
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We want to thank the correspondent who took one for the team and actually watched Grant Cardone’s new interview on Vlad TV, focusing on the segment when he was asked about being one of Scientology’s biggest donors. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading The OT 8 life: Grant Cardone on Scientology, Money, and Xenu
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We often say 1950 was a miracle year for Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, followed by the worst year of his life. A researcher pointed out that between the success of 1950 and the debacles of 1951, there was a definite turning point, and it included a grisly murder. Wild! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading 75 years ago today: A murder, a lawsuit, and the first death of Dianetics
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: She’s known for her pro-Trump dresses at the Grammy Awards going back to 2017, but this year Joy Villa really changed things up, revealing an outfit consistent with her defection from Scientology, which she’s been talking about publicly since last May. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Former Scientologist Joy Villa wears ‘Scientology Kills’ outfit to Grammys
[Joe Cecala and Dwain J. Kyles of Dream Exchange]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Million-dollar Scientology donor Joe Cecala is suing former employee Jeff Ferrell for speaking out about Cecala’s failed attempt to get stock exchange status for his Chicago startup that hid its Scientology connections. Ferrell told the court he still needs a lawyer. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Are you an attorney who wants a Scientology-related case? Here’s your chance.
[Cardone, Headley, Hawkins]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The recently departed Jefferson Hawkins was known for his accounts of being assaulted by Scientology leader David Miscavige. A reader tipped us there’s a connection to Grant Cardone in that tale, and suggested we ask Marc Headley about it. And wow, are we sure glad that we did! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Marc Headley on the (hilarious) connection between two Scientology icons
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: People who knew Romey Beliles describe him as one of the friendliest and most resourceful people they knew. But he had a dark secret: His decades of frustration with the Church of Scientology which he documented in minute detail. This is his remarkable story. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
Continue reading The Scientology life — and Scientology death — of Romey Beliles
[Alex mans a table, circa 2011]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Alex Barnes-Ross reminds us that Scientology’s real cost isn’t counted in dollars or pounds, but in human lives. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading How Scientology hardens you against the people who matter most
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: A Scientologist chiropractor pleads guilty to health care fraud and is facing 10 years in prison, Scientology’s UK headquarters is angry that its license to throw parties has been questioned, and France 5 says it’s airing a documentary on Scientology next month. Let’s dive in! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology grifter pleads guilty to health care fraud and faces 10 years in prison
[David Miscavige, master of ceremonies]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: 40 years ago today, Scientology members assembled to hear that L. Ron Hubbard had voluntarily left his body to explore ‘researches’ elsewhere. Once again we’re marking this anniversary with a transcript of the bizarre event that took place at the Hollywood Palladium that night. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading 40 years ago: The eerie Hollywood sendoff for Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard
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