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Scottish Scientology church 'employing children to give massages'

Children as young as 13 are being recruited to work in a Scottish Scientology church – with reports suggesting one girl's role involved…

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12 Celebrities Who Exposed Scientology With Candid Confessions, Including Description Of “Purification” Ritual

"What I took from it was that your environment, your friends and the people you’re closest to are your problem."

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Hollywood Star Who Joined Scientology Looks Unrecognizable As He Reveals Intense Purification Ritual

Teen Wolf star shocks fans with a dramatic transformation and a surprising revelation about his personal life.

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TikTok Video Goes Viral After Man Tests How Far He Can Run Inside Scientology HQ

A TikTok video of a man running through the Church of Scientology's Los Angeles headquarters has gone viral, with some viewers jokingly encouraging others to try it at the religion's other locations.

International Business Times UK

Trump Critics Alarmed As Leah Remini Warns Of 'Very Scary' Scientology Infiltration In Government

Leah Remini issues a stark warning regarding 'very scary' Scientology infiltration in the Trump government. As Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi and top donors enter the President's orbit, critics fear a repeat of the church's historic espionage tactics.

International Business Times UK

‘It seemed like quite a do’: why East Grinstead hosts one of Scientology’s glitziest evenings

Last week, 7,000 people – including Tom Cruise – descended on the West Sussex town for an event that divides local opinion

The Guardian - UK

Oh my God, they riled Donny! The 15 biggest South Park scandals … ranked

After 28 years of scandal, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s eviscerations of Donald Trump are some of their greatest work. We rate their most explosive storylines … from ruining Ed Sheeran’s life to episodes banned to this day

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25 Years Ago, The Dumbest Sci-Fi Movie Ever Became An Instant Cult Classic

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Chester Bennington’s Son Calls Out Linkin Park For Replacing His Father With Controversial Singer

“To be the change. Because you promised us that was your intention. Now you’re just senile and tone-deaf.” The post Chester Bennington’s Son Calls Out Linkin Park For Replacing His Father With Controversial Singer first appeared on Bored Panda.

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John Stamos claims he was ‘kicked out’ of Scientology for being ‘too annoying’

‘Full House’ star previously spoke about failing the controversial religion’s auditing process in his 2023 memoir

The Independent UK

Tom Cruise At Olympics Would Be 'Disgrace', Say French Anti-cult Groups

Anti-cult activists have condemned the likely appearance of Hollywood actor and well-known Scientologist Tom Cruise at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.

International Business Times

Scientology-linked UK rehab centre investigated by charities watchdog

Case opened after Observer investigation found that vulnerable people were allegedly subjected to psychological drills at Narconon UK that left them ‘broken’ and ‘traumatised’

The Guardian - UK

Scientology-linked UK drug rehab left vulnerable people ‘traumatised’

Exclusive: use of controversial church’s repetitive drills led to patients becoming ‘shattered’ or paranoid, witnesses say

The Guardian - UK

‘My mind had been shattered into a million pieces’: inside the Scientology-linked UK rehab centre

It’s listed on the NHS website and claims to be a ‘world leader’ in tackling substance abuse. But there is a shocking side to the Narconon addiction facility – as our nine-month investigation reveals

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Scientology sued by worker who claims she was forced to marry abuser

After Church of Scientology officials learned in 1991 that a 16-year-old religious worker claimed to have been sexually assaulted, they failed to report the allegations to police and instead arranged for the girl to marry her abuser, according to a lawsuit unsealed last week in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Daily Mirror

Scientology school gets £200k taxpayer handout from Covid support scheme

The charity trust running Greenfields School, which takes pupils aged 3-18 and charges fees of up to £29,000, was handed £144,540 and £60,174 in grants

Daily Mirror

Tom Cruise's Scientology links, why Katie Holmes left and stars who STILL follow religion

The controversial Church of Scientology has some high profile members including poster-boy Tom Cruise, but many stars have left the religion for numerous reasons

The Independent UK

Scientologists win the latest stage of ‘public worship’ legal fight

Two appeal tribunal judges have concluded that the chapel at a London Scientology church is a ‘place of public religious worship’

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The Independent UK

Finding David Miscavige: Why lawyers have been unable to serve papers on Scientology leader

The mysterious leader behind the Church of Scientology is being sought by lawyers for three former members who are suing the religious sect alleging decades of abuse. Bevan Hurley reports

Los Angeles Times

Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology

When a celebrity dies, his or her religion is rarely a big part of the story. But Kirstie Alley’s identity off-screen was largely tied to being an outspoken envoy and defender of Scientology, the controversial and heavily criticized faith founded by sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard.

The Guardian - UK

‘At 52, I abandoned everything, every friend, every family member’: the top official who escaped Scientology

After 45 years in the church, Mike Rinder became disillusioned and walked out. He talks about daily life in the organisation, being disciplined in ‘the Hole’, and his hopes of reconnecting with his children

Tribune News Service

Clearwater CEO apologizes after asking staff to work through Hurricane Ian

TAMPA, Fla. — Days before a dangerous Category 4 storm barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, the chief executive of a Clearwater, Florida-based marketing agency sent texts downplaying the storm’s impact and encouraging staff to bring their pets and kids in the office so they wouldn’t miss work.

Liverpool Echo

Man turned to secretive religion after his mum died

He said he was hooked after seeing a sign saying "free personality test"

Tribune News Service

Former Scientologist called police. When that went nowhere, she sued

TAMPA, Fla. — Before she sued the Church of Scientology last month for allegedly trafficking her as a child, Valeska Paris, 44, tried to pursue criminal charges.

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