Scientology Critical Information Directory

This site is best viewed using a highly standards-compliant browser

Scientology criminal, says senator Nick Xenophon

Title: Scientology criminal, says senator Nick Xenophon
Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Publisher: The Australian
Author: Natasha Bita
Main source: theaustralian.com.au

Disclaimer: This archive is presented strictly in the public interest for research purposes. All the copyrights of materials reproduced here are the properties of their respective owners.

THE Church of Scientology is a "criminal organisation" hiding behind religion, the Senate was told last night. Independent senator Nick Xenophon tabled explosive letters from former Scientology officials and staff alleging a litany of abuses, including coerced abortions, assault, imprisonment, covering up sexual abuse, embezzlement of church funds and blackmail. Senator Xenophon, who said he had referred the allegations to police, demanded a Senate inquiry into the church. And he questioned the tax-exempt status given to the church, which he said ... [Read the rest at theaustralian.com.au]