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Sep 21, 1994
Scientology saves? // The science of selling salvation — Metro Times (Detroit, Michigan)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Leah Samuel Source:
Metro Times (Detroit, Michigan) Is the Church of Scientology a religion, or a multimillion-dollar corporate cult? Some former Scientologists have spoken of spending thousands of dollars or working long hours without food or sleep to pay off debts to the church. The church characterizes itself as misunderstood and persecuted, emphasizing testimonials and community outreach activities, while attempting to discredit critics. "Scientology is a racket," says Bloomfield Hills attorney Constance Cumbey, who has handled four Michigan lawsuits against the church. "That's not to say that everyone ...
Jun 12, 1994
Special investigation: Scientology — Sunday Mail (UK)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Marion Scott ,
Stewart Kirkpatrick Source:
Sunday Mail (UK) TEENAGER David McLaren is in hiding, after breaking free from the Scientology cult. "I'm the one who got away," said the brave 18-year-old, who came forward to help Scots girl Christine Forsyth. "I found freedom, now I want Christine to enjoy that same freedom", he said. Last week we told the shocking story of how 24-year-old Christine, from Kirkcaldy, was "tried" for "treason" by the mind-bending cult. HER CRIME WAS SPEAKING TO AN "OUTSIDER". Christine's distraught dad begged the cult to ...
Jun 5, 1994
My girl's cult hell — Sunday Mail (UK)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Stewart Kirkpatrick ,
Marion Scott Source:
Sunday Mail (UK) A heartbroken father begged the world's biggest cult yesterday: "Let my daughter go." And Eddie Forsyth wept when he learned that daughter Christine had been subjected to a nightmare ordeal at the hands of the Scientologists. A Mail investigation has discovered that the cult's "thought police" branded her a traitor for talking to an outsider. Blond Christine was hauled before a kangaroo court and convicted of "treason". Beans Experts believe she would have been sentenced to hard labour, ordered to wear ...
Apr 25, 1994
Tom's Scientology secrets exposed! — Woman's Day (Australia)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Greg Sinclair Source:
Woman's Day (Australia) Exclusive A former cult security guard blows apart the star's squeaky clean image with claims of shocking abuse HOLLYWOOD megastar Tom Cruise has been sensationally named in a multi-million dollar lawsuit in the United States alleging receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of illicit perks from the controversial Scientology religious cult. The 32-year-old Oscar winner is alleged to have turned a blind eye to the use of slave labour to build him a gym, an apartment and other gifts ...
Apr 21, 1994
Cash needed to pay HQ rent — Chichester Observer (UK)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Brian Warren Source:
Chichester Observer (UK) Curiousity about a leaflet handed out at The Cross cost a Chichester man more than £6,000. Now Roger Phillips, aged 25, is warning people to stay away from the 'church' of Scientology. And he is furious that credit card companies allow payments of thousands of pounds to the cult. Mr Phillips, a computer programmer, nearly quit his well-paid job to earn £3,000 a year as a full-time Scientologist. He revealed the cult had needed his final payment of £3,200 to pay ...
Apr 6, 1994
Cult man's paltry pocket money claim — East Grinstead ObserverMore: link
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East Grinstead Observer A SOLICITOR defending a member of the cult Church of Scientology told Mid Sussex Magistrates his client received only £25 a week "pocket money". Russell Owen, 29, of Stonelands, West Hoathly, admitted driving charges of having no insurance and no test certificate, after being stopped by police in September last year. Jim Hinchliffe, defending, said Owen had been insured and had his car tested, but he could not now trace a friend of his who had the documents, and so must ...
Mar 28, 1994
Scientology: the inside story — Secrets of Saint Hill — The Argus (UK)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Paul Bracchi Source:
The Argus (UK) Special investigation by chief reporter PAUL BRACCHI [A very small picture of Mr. Bracchi is shown.] [A picture of a man in a long military coat with brass buttons is shown. Below the picture is this title: "A Scientologist out on liberty time in a miliary-style greatcoat."] THEY dress like naval officers. But the uniforms, complete with epaulettes and brass buttons, are not what they seem. These men and women do not belong to the armed services...they are Scientologists. Most of ...
Jan 23, 1994
Scientology Files — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Ned Seaton Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) They never broke into church buildings or planted electronic bugs, but for the past 13 years, undercover Clearwater police detectives have investigated the Church of Scientology. They never developed a case against the church that was prosecuted. The work ranged from gathering Scientologists' names to seeking refunds for dissatisfied parishioners. Police once stormed Scientology headquarters after hearing anonymous allegations - unfounded, it turned out - that Scientology children were being strapped to gurneys and given electric shocks. The investigation boils down ...
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