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Danny Masterson’s Scientology ‘Hail Mary:’ Good try but probably not enough, says expert

[Dave threw Danny a lifeline with Scientology’s amicus]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Yesterday we brought you Danny Masterson’s entire 26-page brief about the way Scientology was discussed in his trial, which finishes up his appeal. But was it an effective argument? For some help on that, we turned again to our appellate attorney expert, TX Lawyer. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Danny Masterson says his Scientology religious rights were violated at trial, argues for release

[California inmate BW7253]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology made it clear it still backs Danny Masterson by filing an amicus brief in his appeal. The state AG responded, denying that Masterson’s religious rights were violated in his trial. Now, Danny gets the last word. We have his 26-page reply for you in full. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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These people pay Scientology tens of thousands to chase away space cooties — why don’t you?

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We have a bumper crop of testimonials on completing Operating Thetan levels at what was once the home of Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard! We think it’s fascinating to read these success stories for what they are leaving out (but that we can reveal). [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Happy birthday to Miss Lovely: Paulette Cooper remains dauntless and defiant!

[Paulette and her sister Suzy]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Paulette Cooper is the person who is the inspiration for pretty much everything we do at the Underground Bunker, and the subject of our book ‘The Unbreakable Miss Lovely.’ And on the occasion of her birthday, she surprised with some news. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology: Hanging with celebs, exploring the occult, sharing mangoes

[Jason Dohring and wife Lauren, on the left]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: What are you hoping will be your peak Scientology experience, pilgrim? Wouldn’t it be something like throwing a backyard barbecue with other L. Ron Hubbard fans, and one of the church celebrities just happens to stop by? Xenu be praised, it actually happened! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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The Leah Remini v. Scientology appeal hearing: The full transcript!

[Justices Goorvitch, Lui, and Richardson]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We hope you had a chance to join us yesterday as we watched the hearing in Leah Remini’s lawsuit against Scientology streamed online from Los Angeles. Today, we have the hearing’s full transcript! Let us know how you think it went. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Today: Leah Remini’s Scientology lawsuit gets a hearing in Los Angeles and we can tune in!

[Leah Remini and attorney Amit R. Vora]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: It’s been almost 3 years since Leah Remini filed her ‘Fair Game’ lawsuit against Scientology. The case has been held up by an appeal of an early ruling, and today it will have a hearing in LA. Best part is, we can watch it unfold online! We have the details. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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More political sniping over Scientology in Clearwater: Mark Bunker’s reaction

[Once again the Latvalas are clashing with Clearwater councilman Mannino]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Pinellas Commissioner Chris Latvala has posted another statement complaining about Clearwater Councilmember Mike Mannino and records requests being made by Scientology. Juicy! We’ve asked former council member Mark Bunker for his thoughts. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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US senators want answers about killed investigation into clemency for Scientologist

[Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ruben Gallego]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Two US senators are pressing for answers about how the DOJ killed an investigation into how clemency was granted to a fraudster who happens to be a Scientology donor. ALSO: Mark Bunker is breaking ground in Clearwater! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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After Clearwater cave, Scientology breaks ground on L. Ron Hubbard Hall on August 1

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Only a month after Clearwater’s council voted to turn over a downtown street to Scientology, church leader David Miscavige is wasting no time, announcing that on August 1 he’ll preside over a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the future L. Ron Hubbard Hall. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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