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TX Lawyer: Danny Masterson’s legal options after his Scientology-aided appeal is denied

[Danny Masterson and his current address]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Yesterday Danny Masterson’s Scientology-assisted criminal appeal was denied, and we posted the entire ruling. We then asked our appellate expert TX Lawyer to give us his assessment of the court’s 89-page opinion, and of Danny’s future options. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Jon Atack wants your help tracking down a Scientology mystery!

[Are you on Jon’s frequency?]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Jon Atack had a weird conversation with a Scientology member years ago, and now he needs help to solve a mystery about the church and a possible exotic weapon! Wow! We have the details. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology wraps up its three-day extravaganza: More glimpses of thetans at play!

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Another IAS weekend has come and gone. This Scientology blowout has become one of the things we most look forward to on the calendar — in part because it will keep on giving for weeks, as official and unofficial images of what went on continue to come out. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology’s wealthiest came out for their new trophies under the big tent

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: With Captain David Miscavige’s speech Friday night out of the way, last night it was time for the IAS gala’s Patrons Ball as Scientology paid tribute to its wealthy donors. Everyone was all smiles in the glimpses that our helpers found on social media. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Stormy weather doesn’t dampen the spirits of Scientologists and critics alike at IAS opening

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Day One of the IAS gala was drenched, and more weather is on the way for the Patrons Ball as Scientology once again holds its big tent party in Sussex. Alex Barnes-Ross organized another protest, and joined us after to record today’s episode of Group Therapy! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Tom Cruise flies to East Grinstead for today’s Scientology blowout

[Tom flying in for a film event in 2022]

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Tom Cruise’s helicopter made the short flight to East Grinstead, England yesterday, indicating that once again he will be on hand for Scientology’s big annual event there, the IAS gala. ALSO: Is Scientology sending Beck a message? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology official spells out the church’s expectations that Save the Garden will fail

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: While Clearwater’s council faces a voter revolt against its gift of a street to Scientology, a familiar face has made the church’s position clear. We have Mark Bunker’s reaction. ALSO: Another whale is harpooned for a new mission, and Charlie Wakley is back! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Jim Carrey and Scientology: The tragic story the media seems to have forgotten

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: You may have seen some stories recently about Jim Carrey and Scientology. It was actually a bit of a feeding frenzy, so we thought we’d wait for the dust to settle and then point out a couple of things that the media seems to have forgotten. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Joy Villa tells us what it’s like to watch herself when she was shilling for Scientology

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: It was great to hear from Joy Villa, who shared a video from her time shilling for Scientology. And the timing is great, because her experience brings up something we’ve been noticing about the church making a recent play for, of all people, young Christians. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Clearwater on the hot seat: Lawsuit and petition aim to stop city’s gift to Scientology

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Clearwater’s council voted to give a key street to Scientology. That’s not only being challenged by a petition from the Florida city’s voters, but also a lawsuit from one of its most notable music venues. ALSO: Alex Barnes-Ross and Dave prepare for the IAS! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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