Scientology sends protestors “final warning” ahead of IAS event demonstration
The Church of Scientology have issued protestors a “final warning” in a desperate attempt to shut down a demonstration planned to coincide with their annual UK gathering.
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Scientology’s harassment strategy: “attack, never defend”
The Church of Scientology have a well documented history of harassing and intimidating former members and critics through its policy they call ‘Fair Game’. Although Scientology claims the policy was revoked years ago, it dictates how to handle those who it [continue reading…]
ICO rules against East Grinstead Town Council on Scientology censorship issue
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today ruled that a February 2024 Freedom of Information Act (FOI) request seeking the minutes of an East Grinstead Town Council meeting during which members of the public raised concerns about the growing influence of [continue reading…]
Canadian Scientologist charged with illegal practice of medicine, faces $88,000 fine
A Canadian Scientologist has been charged with practicing medicine without a licence after an undercover documentary recorded him calling bipolar a “made-up disease” and recommending a cocktail of vitamins in place of medically-prescribed drugs.
Leah Remini weighs in on Diane Abbott Scientology fraud investigation
Actress Leah Remini has issued a statement applauding former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott after a bombshell letter was released last week in which she urged UK authorities to investigate Scientology’s finances for fraudulent activity.
Hungarian authorities keeping a close eye on Scientology
7 years after the Church of Scientology were fined for data protection violations, the Hungarian authorities are keeping a close eye on their activities in what they describe as “enforcement proceedings”.
Scientology executives charged in $1.7 million fraud scandal
The Church of Scientology is facing seizure of its assets in Hungary after prosecutors charged eleven executives and finance personnel with fraud in a $1.7 million tax evasion scandal. Following a lengthy investigation into Scientology’s activities by Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration, the Chief Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Scientology yesterday, alleging a cover-up scheme to avoid paying tax on the sale of books and courses over the years 2012-2017.
Scientology lawsuit backfires: Swiss court rules in defamation case after Church shows up with no lawyers
Judges in Switzerland have ruled against Scientology in a defamation case they brought against two activists. The three-year legal battle involved the Church of Scientology Basel, the Swiss Department of Health and Scientology spokespeople Jürg Stettler and Dierk Clausen and resulted [continue reading…]
Top media lawyer calls out national newspaper for “chickening out” after Scientology threats
A leading media lawyer has called out a major British newspaper for refusing to publish a story about Scientology after it received a threatening phone call from Church spokesperson Karin Pouw.
‘Stay away’ – Greek warning issued about Scientology
The Greek Holy Synod has issued a stark warning about Scientology, calling it “medically, socially and ethically dangerous” and urging the public to stay away, describing Scientology as a “pseudo-religious organisation with socially dangerous activities”
