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Scientology Hypocrisy: Champions of Religious Freedom

April 11, 2022 By Mike Rinder 26 Comments

More scientology hypocrisy. They often shout they are champions of "freedom of religion" and of course "protect everyone's right to practice the religion of their choice." Unless they believe that choice is in some way harmful to scientology. This article on the STAND League website claims that they have created a "case library" with all the important First Amendment cases included. The article was published on 26 January 2022. Of course, this article appeared just a week after the most recent First Amendment case ruling, specifically addressing the freedom of people NOT to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Danny Masterson, STAND League Tagged With: Bari Berger, Masterson case, religious freedom, STAND League

No Justice for Paul Haggis

June 3, 2021 By Mike Rinder 44 Comments

This recent article in Variety makes my blood boil. While scientology has continued to support and protect Danny Masterson, who has been trying to avoid his day of reckoning in court at all costs, Paul Haggis, who they have accused of being a "rapist" has been trying desperately to get INTO court to clear his name. Masterson is being criminally prosecuted, in addition to the civil case filed by his victims. Paul Haggis has never been criminally charged -- or even investigated. Unlike Masterson's victims, Paul's accuser  did NOT go to law enforcement, Paul did. He asked them to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Danny Masterson, Fair Game Tagged With: Chrissie Carnell-Bixler, Danny Masterson, Denim Day, Justice4Mom, paul haggis, Taryn Teutsch, Variety

Shameful Scientology “Religious Arbitration” Destroying Justice

May 27, 2021 By Mike Rinder 46 Comments

Anyone who paid attention to the Masterson case Preliminary Hearing last week got a glimpse of the triggering experience of recounting a rape for the victims. After hearing their testimony, Judge Olmedo ordered that Danny Masterson to stand trial for rape. The role of scientology in the matter was not lost on her. Which makes the order of Judge Kleifield in the civil court virtually next door even more egregious. The same women who testified as victims in the criminal case are also plaintiffs in a civil suit. Their civil case was filed before the criminal charges were announced, when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Danny Masterson, Legal, Special Feature Tagged With: arbitration, Danny Masterson, DJ Donkey Punch, Gretchen Carlson, Judge Kleifield, Judge Olmeda, Kangaroo Court, rape, religious arbitration

Danny Masterson — DJ Donkey Punch

May 23, 2021 By Mike Rinder 67 Comments

The news from Los Angeles that the Danny Masterson Preliminary Hearing resulted in the judge ordering him to stand trial for rape was more than welcome. It was a relief to know the victims have finally been heard and taken seriously. It was also long overdue. Tony Ortega did a magnificent job of reporting over 4 days of the hearing. It was amazing the level of detail he was able to take down and relay to all those unable to attend in person. My message to the 3 women who took the stand: Brava. Brava. Brava. And Brave, brave, brave. It takes guts to testify before a court under any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Danny Masterson Tagged With: Celebrity Centre, Danny Masterson, Lady Gaga

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