One of the strangest criminal prosecutions we’ve ever seen, involving accusations between two of Scientology’s most wealthy donors, concluded yesterday when a trial in Lugano, Switzerland resulted in Ivan Gaspari being sentenced to 5.5 years in prison.
Where was the evidence on the fake invoices and other thefts?
"In addition, the defense contested the aggravated form of unfaithful administration, effectively downplaying the extent of the embezzlement and the charge of fraud."
It looks like Gaspari's lawyers ceded or plead out to the charges laid out. Now, why would a successful steel trader risk everything for a few million? He had much more in the bank, or did he? $cientologists at Gaspari's level often use bluster and obfuscation to run their businesses. Was Gaspari about to crash and burn before latching on to Duggan? There are some background questions that should be answered.
Gasparti would not have contacted the Underground Bunker if he was in good standing. Whatever the elephant in the room is, it has nothing to do with the trial. Based on the little he said here is my total speculation about what happened.
My guess is that after Trish got her claws in him, the pressure to donate more than he made increased. At some point, he balked and chose to put enough of his money back in his business to make it profitable. He may have even continued to pay himself the salary he had become accustomed to before Trish got her claws in his business. Anything less than all is never enough in the high pressure donation world of Scientology these days.
I do not know how much he owed Trish, but I bet she expected a huge return if he left Scientology. When he stepped back, he became fair game. She has done what she set out to do. I would be willing to bet his company is destroyed. It was never about money.
I won’t even pretend to understand how the Swiss courts managed to even assume jurisdiction over this case. Perhaps now that Gasparti is in jail, he will speak out. I don’t think I’d be brave enough to fight Trish Duggan. She is the kind of person you get when you think you have a friend in Scientology. Caveat emptor.
Regarding Trish Duggan, my question is why did she turn on him in the first place. And what happened to a Scientology arbitration? As is typical Scientologists are hiding the truth. Not surprising since their whole thought process is based on embracing Hubbard’s lies. Gaspari has nothing to lose by giving more details that would implicate cult mega-enabler Trish Duggan.
Let’s open up the IAS books. Is Scientology considered a religion in Switzerland? To many holes in this Swiss cheese.
Where was the evidence on the fake invoices and other thefts?
"In addition, the defense contested the aggravated form of unfaithful administration, effectively downplaying the extent of the embezzlement and the charge of fraud."
It looks like Gaspari's lawyers ceded or plead out to the charges laid out. Now, why would a successful steel trader risk everything for a few million? He had much more in the bank, or did he? $cientologists at Gaspari's level often use bluster and obfuscation to run their businesses. Was Gaspari about to crash and burn before latching on to Duggan? There are some background questions that should be answered.
Yes, good questions. This is beyond weird.
Gasparti would not have contacted the Underground Bunker if he was in good standing. Whatever the elephant in the room is, it has nothing to do with the trial. Based on the little he said here is my total speculation about what happened.
My guess is that after Trish got her claws in him, the pressure to donate more than he made increased. At some point, he balked and chose to put enough of his money back in his business to make it profitable. He may have even continued to pay himself the salary he had become accustomed to before Trish got her claws in his business. Anything less than all is never enough in the high pressure donation world of Scientology these days.
I do not know how much he owed Trish, but I bet she expected a huge return if he left Scientology. When he stepped back, he became fair game. She has done what she set out to do. I would be willing to bet his company is destroyed. It was never about money.
I won’t even pretend to understand how the Swiss courts managed to even assume jurisdiction over this case. Perhaps now that Gasparti is in jail, he will speak out. I don’t think I’d be brave enough to fight Trish Duggan. She is the kind of person you get when you think you have a friend in Scientology. Caveat emptor.
My son did the Competence And Leadership course. It effectively traumatized and brainwashed him.
It’s a regs bright idea of how to extract money for the Freewinds from whales with kids. Another way to mindf—— Scientologists.
Regarding Trish Duggan, my question is why did she turn on him in the first place. And what happened to a Scientology arbitration? As is typical Scientologists are hiding the truth. Not surprising since their whole thought process is based on embracing Hubbard’s lies. Gaspari has nothing to lose by giving more details that would implicate cult mega-enabler Trish Duggan.
Let’s open up the IAS books. Is Scientology considered a religion in Switzerland? To many holes in this Swiss cheese.
Looks like the courts as well as Scientology are corrupt and deceiptful as long as the money changes hands.
I intend Mrs. Mills prevails. Won't bring her daughter back, but may prevent SCN's anti-psychiatry bullshit to stop!
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