On the day of Thursday’s sentencing, we couldn’t be in Los Angeles, but we had several correspondents letting us know what was going on, including one who took detailed notes. We were most curious, of course, about the victim statements made by the three Jane Does, and our correspondent did their best to keep up. But that was just a close approximation, and we wanted to get a more exact record of these important statements.
"Life is precious and fragile. Find your heart. Earn something. Read books. Listen to the brightness of nothing and get well. I forgive you. Your sickness is no longer my burden to bear."
But it’s like telling Voldemort he needs to feel all the pain he caused before his soul can become whole again. It would kill him if he even tried. Which he won’t.
All the best to the Jane Does. And a long incarceration to convicted rapist Danny “DJ Donkey Punch” Masterson.
So, is the criminal organisation known as the “church” of $cientology going to continue to insist that Masterson sits in on the “arbitration?” Those old court filings describing Masterson as a part of the Co$ sure have come into their own, now...
I think the Masterson trial has far reaching after effects regarding cults and how they breed criminals who. “Game The System”. Masterson was empowered to be a narcissist, empowered on how to lie convincingly and empowered on how to dominate surreptitiously creating victims who feel powerless. He is hardly the first destructive criminal scam artist coming out of Scientology.
Let’s start with Hubbard and his version of rape. He was not a sexual predator he was a spiritual predator brainwashing and hypnotizing his members so they accepted their victimhood willingly. Poetically you could say Hubbard violated our souls, he was a spiritual rapist. And then 50 years later along comes a clever boy born out of the toxic cult who sees the opportunity to use the flawed and unjust systems of the organization to gaslight his victims and continue to cover them up, just like Hubbard did.
No wonder Miscavige has poured so much money into this court case. It’s Scientology that’s on the line and Danny M is merely the symbol of everything that’s wrong with the church.
IMO all of us who left the cult at some point had to recognize we were no longer victims. That’s what people like Bent Corydon and Jon Atack did. Thats what Debbie Cook did. That’s what Leah and Mike did, that’s what Karen, Jeffrey, Chris and many more after them have done.
Masterson did his service well. He brought to the world stage the real product of Scientology. He is a cowardly, abusive, manipulative, arrogant, gaslighting criminal, the POSTER BOY for church. His name is going to silently echo down the halls of all the ideal orgs around the world. Spoken by millions and millions of people who will never set foot in a building with the word Dianetics or Scientology on the front.
My thanks to Tony O for his persistence in covering the trial and myriad other church issues throughout the years. He did not do this for money, fame or influence. He is an investigative journalist who cares about crime cover ups, human rights abuses and wide spread fraud. Take a win Tony. We are witnessing little Davey Napoleon Miscavige’s “Waterloo”. It’s been a long time coming.
My heart aches with every word of these statements. To all the Jane Does, thank you again for your bravery and strength. They fought for so many years for justice and I hope this brings them some peace.
In reading these statements, I think of the man who created the abomination that is referred to as a religion and his attitude towards victims that he instilled in his followers. I remember that instead of feeling sorrow when his son Quentin committed suicide, he was angry because of how it made him look.
To any feeling caring human being, these statements are simply devastating to read. I wonder how I would have reacted if I had read them if I was still a scientologist. Could they have gotten past the programming to the part of me that was buried back then? Would the feelings scientologists are not allowed to feel have surfaced based on these statements?
I would like to believe the answer would be yes, and would like to believe that members of Danny’s posse who read this understand. I would like to believe that perhaps even a little of it got through to Danny. However, the brainwashing goes deep...I wonder.
Mustered up the strengths to read these last night when I couldn't sleep. The strength, resilience, tenacity for life and Sisterhood these women exhibit is exemplary. We should all wish to be so strong in the face of adversity such as this. This is why it's a no-brainer to say I believe the victims... keep speaking.
Very difficult for me to read the letters, but I was only triggered once, but I shed tears of heartbreak for the survivors. Well done. I intend you'll get the help you need to heal completely and live your lives to the fullest. Much love, respect and honor. 💜
"Life is precious and fragile. Find your heart. Earn something. Read books. Listen to the brightness of nothing and get well. I forgive you. Your sickness is no longer my burden to bear."
Respect.
But it’s like telling Voldemort he needs to feel all the pain he caused before his soul can become whole again. It would kill him if he even tried. Which he won’t.
Jane Doe 2 writes incredibly well. Grateful for her descriptive powers that are helping me let go of my own shame-that-isn’t-mine.
Yes she does
💔😭. Such brave women. And Judge Olmedo….you friggin rock!
All the best to the Jane Does. And a long incarceration to convicted rapist Danny “DJ Donkey Punch” Masterson.
So, is the criminal organisation known as the “church” of $cientology going to continue to insist that Masterson sits in on the “arbitration?” Those old court filings describing Masterson as a part of the Co$ sure have come into their own, now...
I think the Masterson trial has far reaching after effects regarding cults and how they breed criminals who. “Game The System”. Masterson was empowered to be a narcissist, empowered on how to lie convincingly and empowered on how to dominate surreptitiously creating victims who feel powerless. He is hardly the first destructive criminal scam artist coming out of Scientology.
Let’s start with Hubbard and his version of rape. He was not a sexual predator he was a spiritual predator brainwashing and hypnotizing his members so they accepted their victimhood willingly. Poetically you could say Hubbard violated our souls, he was a spiritual rapist. And then 50 years later along comes a clever boy born out of the toxic cult who sees the opportunity to use the flawed and unjust systems of the organization to gaslight his victims and continue to cover them up, just like Hubbard did.
No wonder Miscavige has poured so much money into this court case. It’s Scientology that’s on the line and Danny M is merely the symbol of everything that’s wrong with the church.
IMO all of us who left the cult at some point had to recognize we were no longer victims. That’s what people like Bent Corydon and Jon Atack did. Thats what Debbie Cook did. That’s what Leah and Mike did, that’s what Karen, Jeffrey, Chris and many more after them have done.
Masterson did his service well. He brought to the world stage the real product of Scientology. He is a cowardly, abusive, manipulative, arrogant, gaslighting criminal, the POSTER BOY for church. His name is going to silently echo down the halls of all the ideal orgs around the world. Spoken by millions and millions of people who will never set foot in a building with the word Dianetics or Scientology on the front.
My thanks to Tony O for his persistence in covering the trial and myriad other church issues throughout the years. He did not do this for money, fame or influence. He is an investigative journalist who cares about crime cover ups, human rights abuses and wide spread fraud. Take a win Tony. We are witnessing little Davey Napoleon Miscavige’s “Waterloo”. It’s been a long time coming.
My heart aches with every word of these statements. To all the Jane Does, thank you again for your bravery and strength. They fought for so many years for justice and I hope this brings them some peace.
In reading these statements, I think of the man who created the abomination that is referred to as a religion and his attitude towards victims that he instilled in his followers. I remember that instead of feeling sorrow when his son Quentin committed suicide, he was angry because of how it made him look.
To any feeling caring human being, these statements are simply devastating to read. I wonder how I would have reacted if I had read them if I was still a scientologist. Could they have gotten past the programming to the part of me that was buried back then? Would the feelings scientologists are not allowed to feel have surfaced based on these statements?
I would like to believe the answer would be yes, and would like to believe that members of Danny’s posse who read this understand. I would like to believe that perhaps even a little of it got through to Danny. However, the brainwashing goes deep...I wonder.
I wish they had referred to Scn as a cult, not a religion. Other than that it was such powerful testimony
I should not be reading this. I’m on vacation weeping while I day drink. These women are heroes!
Mustered up the strengths to read these last night when I couldn't sleep. The strength, resilience, tenacity for life and Sisterhood these women exhibit is exemplary. We should all wish to be so strong in the face of adversity such as this. This is why it's a no-brainer to say I believe the victims... keep speaking.
Very difficult for me to read the letters, but I was only triggered once, but I shed tears of heartbreak for the survivors. Well done. I intend you'll get the help you need to heal completely and live your lives to the fullest. Much love, respect and honor. 💜
Oy. Anyone else not received Tony’s Substack for the past couple of days?