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New Sea Org escapee says that Scientology still forcing abortions, decade after practice exposed

[Bree Mood]

Chris Shelton has a remarkable story about an escape from the Sea Org for us today, and disturbing new evidence that Scientology has not given up its policy of forcing women to have abortions, even nearly a decade after that policy was exposed by the Tampa Bay Times

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Filmmakers tell us why they decided to help Scientology with its new TV network

[The Somali national team on its way to a match, 2013]

The 2017 documentary Men in the Arena follows two teenagers trying to make it as soccer players in one of the most dystopian places on earth — battle-ravaged Somalia.

Think Hoop Dreams, but set in a war zone.

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Danny Masterson’s attorneys pounce on A&E’s plans for resurrecting an ‘Aftermath’ episode

[Marty Singer and Leah Remini]

Danny Masterson’s attorneys wasted no time reacting to the news that his accusers will be featured in an upcoming episode of A&E’s Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.

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Another elderly victim gets soaked by Scientology, is talking to law enforcement

[Scene of the crime, the Advanced Org of Los Angeles (AOLA)]

Last summer, we told you about a shocking case of elder abuse involving a man named Efrem Logreira. He had joined Scientology at the age of 74, and a year later he was almost homeless because Scientology had burdened him with so much debt and then refused to refund him or allow him to attend its events.

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LEAH REMINI WILL AIR EPISODE WITH DANNY MASTERSON’S ACCUSERS ON FEBRUARY 18

[Leah Remini and Danny Masterson]

UPDATE: The episode has been delayed, again. See our newer story for more details.

The Underground Bunker has learned that an episode of A&E’s Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath featuring Scientologist actor Danny Masterson’s accusers will air on February 18, more than a year after it was pulled over concerns by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office.

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Is there something screwy about Scientology buffoon Grant Cardone?

 
Scientology’s wealthy ham hock Grant Cardone continues to intrigue us with his antics. Have you seen the latest?

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EXCLUSIVE: Scientology tells A&E it has ‘blood on its hands’ for murder in Australia

[Scientology spokeswoman Karin Pouw and A&E’s program]

The Underground Bunker has obtained a copy of a letter that was sent by Scientology spokeswoman Karin Pouw to A&E network president Paul Buccieri, blaming the network for inciting the January 3 murder of Aaron Yeh, a 24-year-old worker at Scientology’s “Advanced Org” in a Sydney, Australia suburb.

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How businesses that run on Scientology principles find Scientologist employees

Rod Keller takes us into the razzy world of Scientology classifieds. Sharpen up your resume!

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David Miscavige in South Africa: The new ‘Advanced Org’ gets its castle

 
Scientology finally posted publicity photos from its January 1 celebration in South Africa to open its new ‘Advanced Org’ there, and the reason it took them so long is that church leader David Miscavige was apparently there for an entire week of events.

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Kansas City: Don’t panic. Your skyline is screwed, but Scientology isn’t taking over.

 
Ah, Kansas City. One of the best places we have ever lived, and one of the most underrated cities we’ve ever known. What a helluva town.

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