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David Miscavige — Moment of Reckoning

December 14, 2022 By Mike Rinder 37 Comments

It would appear a moment of reckoning is upon the COB. For years he has managed to avoid being served in any suit that has named him. Last night, the plaintiff's lawyers in the Baxter/Paris case filed a motion to have the court find that Miscavige has been avoiding service and should be held in default. He has been able to get away with his shenanigans for years, but I suspect the time for playing games with the court system is over (at least in this case). At the hearing last month, Judge Barber was not impressed with even the concept of this circus. When he reads the lengths … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, Legal Tagged With: David Miscavige, Gawain Baxter, Judge Barber, Laura Baxter, Valeska Paris

House of Horrors

August 9, 2022 By Mike Rinder 18 Comments

This is an excellent piece in the Daily Beast from Kate Briquelet and old friend Marlow Stern. It's a story that needs far more coverage. And as this case progresses, I hope that will be the case. The Amended Complaint details the Fair Game tactics being employed against the plaintiffs, as well as the strenuous efforts by Miscavige to evade service. Nothing unexpected, but it is good to see it detailed in a legal filing. Media feel protected when they report on documents filed in court. Since the days when Hubbard was trying to avoid being served in lawsuits, there have been strict … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Daily Beast, David Miscavige, Gawain Baxter, Kate Briquelet, Laura Baxter, Marlow Stern, Valeska Paris

New Human Trafficking Lawsuit

April 28, 2022 By Mike Rinder 34 Comments

You have probably seen by now the news that 3 former children of the Sea Org filed a lawsuit today. Tracey McManus article in the Tampa Bay Times.   Ben Schneiders article in the Sydney Morning Herald This is a copy of the filed Complaint Three powerful law firms are bringing this case, all have experience in big, hard-fought litigation. The complaint goes into extensive detail about what happened to these victims, and also how scientology is organized and operated. The allegations are horrendous -- but are not new and similar things have been stated by many others. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, Legal Tagged With: David Miscavige, Gawain Baxter, Human trafficking, Laura Baxter, lawsuit, Scientology, Valeska Guider

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  • Kimo on Captain Miscavige Doing His Thing: “No, he won’t. He will always be a child. A psychopath cannot learn to feel, only mimic emotions as necessary.…” Mar 28, 17:58
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  • Phillip on Captain Miscavige Doing His Thing: “It must be exhausting keeping the scam running, as opposed to actually delivering the benefits you promise. You’ve got to…” Mar 28, 17:03
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  • Aquamarine on New Haven “ideal org”: “Yes, I agree with that assessment of the Amish and as well I can definitely picture the Dwarf mocking and…” Mar 28, 15:02
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