Danny Masterson’s rape trial opens with tearful accuser testimony That ’70s Show star faces three counts of sexual assault in case that also shines spotlight on Church of Scientology The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2022
Paul Haggis: Oscar-winning filmmaker’s civil trial for rape begins in New York The jurors heard opening statements and from the plaintiff’s first witness, Nancy Manoogian The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
'70s Show' actor Danny Masterson on trial on 3 rape charges Opening statements are set to begin soon in the trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson, who is charged with raping three women about 20 years ago The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Scientology looms over actor Danny Masterson rape case. How much will come out at trial? LOS ANGELES — The two sides agree on one thing: The Church of Scientology is not on trial. Los Angeles Times · Oct 17, 2022
#MeToo is five years old. These trials show how far we’ve come As Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Paul Haggis are all in court, it is clear that there has, in fact, been forward motion – in the courts, in our workplaces, in society The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2022
Paul Haggis can argue Church of Scientology behind rape allegation, judge rules Director claims 2013 encounter with film publicist was consensual and that accusation came in retaliation for leaving the church The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2022
Director Paul Haggis admits to 'errors in judgment' in Italian sex abuse case Director Paul Haggis is speaking out amid his ongoing sexual abuse case in Italy as prosecutors there are trying to put him back under house arrest. Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022
Tom Cruise's wild love life as he turns 60 - three marriages, adoption, and Cher fling Ahead of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise's 60th birthday next month, we take a look at Tom's dating history and some of the women who managed to capture his heart Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022
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. Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022
Elisabeth Moss on cursing in Scientology The actor disputes one Scientology whistleblower's claim that the Church dictates how members speak to people Salon · Apr 29, 2022
Elisabeth Moss condemns Scientology swearing report after Emmy win: ‘That pissed me off’ ‘I didn’t deserve that, and it was wrong’ The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
3 former Scientology workers sue, saying they were trafficked as children TAMPA, Fla. — Gawain Baxter was 6 years old when he signed a contract agreeing to work for the Church of Scientology for 1 billion years. Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
Louis Theroux says dream interview subject is Tom Cruise after Church of Scientology film In Louis Theroux’s 2015 documentary My Scientology Movie, he focused on the inner workings of the mysterious Church of Scientology by meeting with its former members - but never spoke with Tom Cruise Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022
Scientology Arbitration and the First Amendment: Some Questions About Bixler v. Superior Court Last week, the California Court of Appeal (Bixler v. Superior Court) refused to apply a broad Scientology arbitration agreement to a lawsuit brought by ex-members who claimed they were mistreated in various ways after they left the Church: Individuals have a First Amendment right to leave a religion. We hold… Reason · Jan 25, 2022
Reason · Jan 22, 2022 No Arbitration of Claims Against Scientology After Plaintiffs Had Left the Church From Bixler v. Superior Court, decided Wednesday by the California Court of Appeal (Justices Laurence Rubin, Carl Moor, and Lamar Baker): Petitioners … are former members of the Church of Scientology who reported to the police that another Church member [Daniel Masterson] had raped them. They allege that, in retaliation…
Los Angeles Times · Jan 21, 2022 Appeals court accusers’ case against Church of Scientology can proceed LOS ANGELES — Four women who accused the actor Danny Masterson of rape can move forward with a harassment lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, a California appeals court ruled Wednesday.