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Group Therapy 48: So long to 2023, and bring on a litigious 2024!

Scientology’s 2023: Another year is in the books at the Underground Bunker!

How Scientology just doubled-down on its Leah Remini ‘blood on your hands’ lie

Do Scientologists celebrate Christmas? Well, the London org sure did.

RICO suave! Going after Scientology as a 'criminal enterprise'

Actress Tricia Vessey and civil RICO added to Scientology lawsuit in proposed new complaint

Danny Masterson moved from LA jail to state prison in Kern County today

Scientology lawyer Kendrick Moxon denies witness tampering cited in Leah Remini lawsuit

Scientology’s celebration of its biggest donors was even more ultra than we realized

That time the Church of Scientology proved that it should never, ever be trusted

Does Shelly Miscavige know it's Christmas 2023?

Group Therapy 47: The Christmas edition, with Pete Griffiths

PODCAST: Apostate Alex helps us deconstruct David Miscavige's recent speeches

Getting the stink out of Scientology’s Saint Hill Manor: A special remembrance

Leah Remini submits more proof she served lawsuit to Scientology leader David Miscavige

The Underground Bunker’s 2023 Scientology year-in-review starts today!

Scientology leader David Miscavige’s New Year’s speech in Los Angeles — the transcript

How a police raid in Detroit prompted the creation of the Church of Scientology

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY, CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY

Group Therapy, Ep. 46: Pete Griffiths joins us from England again!

Life in Scientology: Saving the planet and lining your pockets at the same time!

Help Scientology celebrate its New Year’s event by signing a petition!

Scientology knows things are bad, so they’re selling nostalgia for their golden age

How Scientology makes forced disconnection even worse than the separation

Scientology attorney argues against tentative ruling, and judge decides to think about it

Judge: Jane Doe 1 can have ‘limited discovery’ before arbitration showdown

YouTuber, actor, and former Scientologist Doug Scott Kramer found dead at 50

How desperate is Scientology to find people for its New Year’s event? This desperate.

VIDEO: The Valerie Haney interview after Scientology's grueling 'arbitration'

Hungary's investigation of Scientology results in indictments of 11 for tax fraud

Breathe easy, space cadet: Your Scientology holiday shopping guide has arrived!

Today at The Daily Beast: What Valerie Haney’s Scientology ‘arbitration’ was really like

Scientology’s co-opting of Christmas is back, and we have a grim reminder about it

Tom Cruise’s ‘religion’: Scientology has kept this family apart for a decade

Danny Masterson's missing guns are now accounted for, court is told

Confirmed: Scientology leader David Miscavige is coming to Los Angeles this month!

New court leak: Scientology lied that Leah Remini had ‘blood on her hands’ in knife slay

Twenty-eight years ago today: The final hours of Lisa McPherson’s Scientology life

Leah Remini spells out Scientology’s abuses in stunning new court declaration

Group Therapy, Ep. 45: Dave and Leah both had big weeks!

Mike Rinder exposes Scientology ‘Fair Game’ for Leah Remini’s lawsuit

In Leah Remini’s papers: Scientology attorney accused of interfering in criminal case

Leah Remini fires back at Scientology’s attempt to gut her lawsuit

OT Phenomena: The newest batch of Scientology miracles to keep the marks paying!

Undercover investigation: Scientology’s dangerous games with mental health care

David Miscavige’s nod to John Travolta debunks another tabloid ‘leaving Scientology’ fantasy

Scientology leader David Miscavige’s IAS speech in its entirety — the transcript

Scientology releases photos of reclusive David Miscavige at IAS gala in England

Scientology boasts that it has more big donors than ever in new flier

Group Therapy, Ep. 44: Apostates are giving Scientology heartburn

‘Brothers Broken’ gets its New York premiere, with Mike Rinder and your Proprietor

PODCAST: Apostate Alex exposes English mayor for sucking up to Scientology

For decades he made Scientology look good. Now he’s out and telling the ugly truth.

Judge removes some allegations from lawsuit by Danny Masterson victims

Attorneys for Scientology and the Jane Does argue over 'Fair Game' in Masterson lawsuit

Report: Scientology’s Los Angeles bash will include New Year's event at the Shrine

Patty Moher drops in on the ‘ideal’ Scientology scene in New Haven

A holiday greeting from Tory and Spanky!

Scientology started with a bang, but critics were on L. Ron Hubbard right away

Group Therapy, Ep. 43: An episode with serious semi-automatic firepower!

Bruce Hines: Scientology, its spies, the World Cup, and an irrepressible friend

After success in England, Scientology planning major end-of-year blowout in LA

After Jane Does make calm legal response, Scientology attorneys are angry — real angry

Hear the threats that an Alabama man pleaded guilty for sending to Mark Bunker

Mick Wenlock, 1953-2023: A Scientology escapee who helped others recover their dignity

Leah Remini and Scientology agree to slow down her lawsuit a little after heated exchanges

Judge Olmedo gives Danny Masterson's team until Dec 7 to account for his missing guns

PHOTO: Jenna Elfman emceeing Scientology’s concert, and more IAS fallout

Court wants to hear why Danny Masterson has not turned over all of his firearms

Group Therapy, Ep. 42: Shameless gloating over Tom Cruise making the IAS scene!

Gottfried Helnwein: The celebrated artist and his loud silence on Scientology

PODCAST: Fresh off protest success, getting into a Scientology org to judge its futility

Danny Masterson’s victims strike back at Scientology’s attempt to gut their lawsuit

He helped launch Scientology’s cruise ship, and later was cast aside by the church

Now this is the kind of celebrity endorsement Scientology desperately needs

PODCAST: Apostate Alex says things really got weird on Day 3 of the IAS protest

Tom Cruise goes black tie for Scientology at ‘Patrons Ball’ in England

Group Therapy, Ep. 41: Enjoying the wonders of the East Grinstead protest!

Jane Doe 1 asks for emergency hearing and Scientology is not happy about it

Scientology protest goes off without a hitch, and Tom Cruise made the scene

David Miscavige says Leah Remini hasn’t served him (but Dave’s not here and you don’t see him)

PODCAST: Has Scientology nixed the protest's road closure? Alex has the update

Jenna Elfman will emcee Scientology concert in England that sees David Miscavige’s return

Scientology’s attack on Leah Remini’s suit: How the church responds to claims of interference

Bruce Hines: Life in Scientology’s Sea Org was brutal, but it could also be absurd

Group Therapy, Ep. 40: Scientology lawsuits are heating up!

All the parts of Leah Remini's lawsuit Scientology wants the court to strike

Scientology moves to strike much of Leah Remini's lawsuit, hits back with her own words

PODCAST: Big protest planned for Scientology in England, and Alex fills us in

Scientology succeeds at putting Jane Doe 1 forced-marriage lawsuit on hold

Scientology amps up attack on ‘Bixler’ lawsuit, adds anti-SLAPP to motion to strike

Leah Remini submits proof she’s served David Miscavige, and it looks very familiar!

LAPD was quick to answer Scientology’s call to detain former cop at weekend protest

VIDEO: Scientology’s IAS tent is up, and the London staff is so stoked!

Brit paper in ’66 outed Scientology spy ops that spookily anticipate Leah Remini’s case

Group Therapy, Ep. 39: Xenu in 1974, and where the heck is Dave?

Bruce Hines: Scientology made David Mayo out to be a villain, but I knew the real man

Scientology reveals its long-range strategy against the Jane Doe 1 forced marriage lawsuit

Jane Doe 1 attempts to serve David Miscavige in multiple places: Will court deem it enough?

‘Piece of Blue Sky’ author Jon Atack hits a big Scientology anniversary

Scientology plans to file anti-SLAPP motion to stop Leah Remini's 'unconstitutional' lawsuit

Jane Doe 1 denies validity of arbitration contract, opposes Scientology stay request

This guy was so upset after Scientology, he spilled the OT 3 secrets in a 1974 classified ad!

Mirriam Francis: Scientology's system of abuse was exposed by the Danny Masterson trials

Group Therapy, Ep. 38: Bouncy houses and giant tents!

When Scientology's founder admitted he didn't write the most famous line in 'Dianetics'

PODCAST: Trish Conley returns for more dish on Scientology abuses

Report: Scientology Sea Org women forced to get IUDs inserted before they can marry

Scientology wants large portion of 'Bixler' suit stricken — even before new version arrives

Those wacky kids at the London Scientology org!

Check out how excited the kids at Scientology’s London org are about the IAS gala’s return

Biggest protest since Anonymous era planned for Scientology leader’s return to England

It’s spooky season, and Scientology doesn’t want to miss out on the recruiting opportunity!

Group Therapy, Ep. 37: Pete Griffiths makes his triumphant return!

Before the IAS gala returns to England, here are photos secretly taken at the 2012 event

PODCAST: Trish Conley and her sister Liz on how Scientology destroyed their family

Philadelphia freedom: Scientology proves that it never gives up on brotherly love!

Scientology whines in court again, and this time we’re the direct beneficiaries

Why Scientology’s reclusive leader would risk re-emerging in England for the IAS gala

Indie Scientologists after their protest: We want to hear from church members about abuses

Scientology is sticking up for Mesereau and we can't get enough of it

Scientology whines that the Jane Does leaked info worse than Tom Mesereau did

Group Therapy, Ep. 36: Shocking elder abuse

Scientology makes an exception for ABCMouse honcho, will hold memorial for Doug Dohring

PHOTO: More Scientology enforcers who were ID’d at the Danny Masterson trial

Scientology’s elder abuse: The legal demand that even the church couldn’t ignore

Sworn testimony on Scientology harassment in Leah Remini's lawsuit

Back in the saddle: a word from your proprietor

Read Danny Masterson’s probation report that recommended state prison

Judge lifts stay in lawsuit but warns Danny Masterson victims: 'Careful what you wish for'

Court today: Masterson victims want to resume lawsuit, Scientology wants it kept on ice

Scientology gets another journalist fired for daring to print the truth

Group Therapy, Ep. 35: L. Ron the bigamist!

VIDEO: Independent Scientologists protest at Scientology HQ in Los Angeles

PODCAST: Look who's running for re-election in Clearwater. Mark Bunker wants your support!

Predictable: Scientology tries to derail Jane Doe 1 lawsuit with ‘religious arbitration’

When Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard tried for the 2nd time to become a bigamist

Leah Remini files new motion asking court for an injunction to stop Scientology's harassment

Bijou Phillips divorcing Danny Masterson: A marriage over, or a purely legal maneuver?

L. Ron Hubbard's estate trustee died in 2019 and Scientology didn't want anyone to know

Scientology targets another international capital city, and we have the hype video!

‘Ellen’ from the Scientology ‘Day Care from Hell’ story comes forward

Group Therapy, Ep. 34: Ashton and Mila, oh my!

A Julian Swartz production: The Scientology day-care from hell

VIDEO: Russell Miller on how he was targeted by Scientology for his Hubbard biography

SCIENTOLOGY PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR UNDER OATH: Quizzed about following Leah Remini

Doug Dohring, ‘ABC Mouse’ honcho: Scientology loses another major whale

Greek church calls BS on Scientology: Why doesn’t this happen more often?

More letters — from Ethan Suplee and others — on behalf of Danny Masterson to Judge Olmedo

The Jane Doe victim statements at Danny Masterson’s sentencing: The transcript

How Gwyneth Paltrow is helping out Scientology this 9-11

Today at Daily Beast: Joe Reaiche threatens to sue Danny Masterson’s sibs over court letters

PODCAST: This week’s sentencing and letters drama left us needing some group therapy

Letters from Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and others on behalf of Danny Masterson to Judge Olmedo

LIVE: Meghann Cuniff’s reporting sizzled and her photos from Masterson trial were iconic

Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life, and we're feeling reflective

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison, 20 years after crimes he's convicted of

Danny Masterson sentencing hearing begins with victim impact statements

Danny Masterson's attorneys ask for concurrent sentences to lessen his time

Tom Mesereau gives up his appeal on sanctions in Danny Masterson Scientology leak scandal

Indie Scientologists go on the attack: Victoria Palmer plans Sep 23 protest at Big Blue

How Scientology lured a Sci-Fi fan, but drove him away with its lack of imagination

Hey, everybody, Scientology’s sneaky school front, Applied Scholastics, is hiring!

RIFFER MADNESS: Scientology’s David Miscavige says he’s not been served Jane Doe 1 lawsuit

PODCAST: Apollo crew member Sandy Holeman on serving L. Ron Hubbard and fleeing Scientology

Scientology's latest embarrassment: Opposing 'right to repair' legislation

Los Angeles gets its premiere of the Scientology documentary ‘Brothers Broken’

Leah Remini cites stalking of Mike Rinder in amended Scientology lawsuit

Liz Gale: How she grew up in Scientology, and then smartly traded it for being a pothead

L. Ron Hubbard 2.0 still awaits trial, but the Freezone is buzzing about his origin story

A 2017 flight suggests that Scientology leader is still canoodling with his ‘communicator’

Before Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard wanted to be thought of like one of his pulp fiction heroes

Group Therapy, Ep. 32: We're back after a week off for medieval tortures at the hospital

Is this the lamest tabloid ‘Tom Cruise has left Scientology’ speculation ever?

PODCAST: Jonny Jacobsen, our man in Paris, was on Scientology's abuses before most

Leah Remini's new judge named, and he's a bit of a scribbler

Stan Lee* helps Scientology raise money from beyond the grave!

‘Harass and discourage’: The role of lawyers and journalists in Scientology’s attack plans

We asked Mark Bunker about Scientology developer’s high rise plans for Clearwater

The delightful result when Scientology was infiltrated by a reporter — in Hawaii

Danny Masterson's attorneys ask for delay, but Judge Olmedo stays firm on Sept 7 sentencing

‘Ruin them utterly’: How PIs and volunteer members work against Scientology’s enemies

One of the shocks of leaving Scientology: Immortality is overrated

PODCAST: Sands Hall updates us on her Scientology memoir adventure!

Judge in Leah Remini's Scientology lawsuit recuses herself

The time Scientology healing was used on a broken bone at Tom Cruise’s house

‘Only the ruthless can own it’: behind the scenes of Scientology’s dirty tricks operations

Scientology said her father was dead. He’s alive, at its secret HQ. But can she see him?

Scientology attacked us with new social media ads, and the reactions are hilarious

Scientology’s plan to take over Battle Creek, Michigan is going according to plan!

Group Therapy, Ep. 31: L. Ron Hubbard's paranoid plans for attacking enemies!

Leah Remini’s new judge looks like an improvement — now watch Scientology squawk

PODCAST: When the ‘Brothers Broken’ lured David Miscavige to their Hollywood celeb blowout!

Leah Remini asks for new judge in her lawsuit against Scientology

Leah Remini’s lawsuit: Why Scientology will always smear and stalk its ‘enemies’

Oh, now they've done it: Scientology gets in trouble with the Smurfs

When will governments get that Scientology has been breaking bad for 70 years?

Sinéad O'Connor and Scientology: How she dodged a Thetan-tipped bullet

60 Minutes Australia does it again, putting US networks to shame with its Scientology coverage

Group Therapy, Ep. 30: With special guest star, Newiga!

More proof that Scientology is taking over the planet, you doubters

PODCAST: Spanky Taylor and Karen Pressley assess Leah Remini's damage on Scientology!

Scientology cancels Austin 'Ideal Org' grand opening — three days after we publicized it

Judge Olmedo will allow all three Jane Does to give victim statements at Masterson sentencing

While Miscavige spends millions on new buildings, Scientology withers elsewhere

Coming Sunday: Valerie Haney talks to Aussie 60 Minutes in first TV sit-down since 'Aftermath'

LEAH REMINI SUES SCIENTOLOGY: The key allegations and surprises

LEAH REMINI'S LAWSUIT AGAINST SCIENTOLOGY: HER SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS

Scientology wanted you to believe that the urge to leave was a failing. It wasn’t.

Some personal news from Tony Ortega, the Underground Bunker’s proprietor

More adventures serving legal papers on the elusive Scientology leader David Miscavige!

Scientology’s Austin grand opening finally set for sizzling August afternoon

Striking actors: Need non-union work? Scientology has your back!

Scientology has a toxic effect on family: A testimonial

Charlie Nairn tells us about getting L. Ron Hubbard & Scientology on air in the 1960s

Miss Lovely is still unbreakable: It’s Paulette Cooper’s birthday!

Why growing up in Scientology can be so damaging, even years after leaving

Archival gems: When Scientology was on the hot seat in swinging London

Group Therapy, Ep. 29: Talking about Valerie Haney dishing on Tom Cruise!

Scientology at San Diego Comic-Con: Toxic ‘disconnection’ on display again this year

PODCAST: ‘Oppenheimer’ and Scientology, with physicist Bruce Hines

Valerie Haney: Here’s why the press should be asking Tom Cruise about Shelly Miscavige

Danny Masterson erased from 'That '70s Show' 25th anniversary display at SD Comic-Con

FIELD TRIP: Hey, is that a Scientology 'Advanced Org,' and where is everyone?

Lawsuit seeks to make Scientology pay for years of costs after childhood sexual assault

Scientology secrecy part of its toxic legacy

The OT 7s turned away at the gates: A Scientology blunder that reveals so much

Scientology and statistics: How L. Ron Hubbard's fetish for bureaucracy lives on

Group Therapy, Ep. 28: How did you cope when tonyortega.org went down!

Scientology and the Internet: Before there was Clambake, another OG made his mark

PODCAST: Mark Ebner dishes on Tom Cruise whisperer and ‘M:I7’ director Chris McQuarrie

Losing a friend they knew in Scientology: A tribute to a remarkable woman

Mark Bunker: How I changed seats and freaked out Scientology last night in Clearwater

Scientology’s lobbyist: He was sent to DC with a secret mission, and we have it

Former top Scientology executive who vanished in 2004 subject of new international search

Scientology gaslighting courts about arbitration? Valerie Haney has proof of it

Group Therapy, Ep. 27: All the enturbulation you can use

Secrets of Scientology’s most secretive branch, part 3: CST’s people

PODCAST: Film critic Luke Y. Thompson on Tom Cruise as action star and Scientologist dope

Scientology whines that its arbitration process is misunderstood, asks court for hug

Our mission, that we chose to accept: Watching Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt become a cult leader

Steve Cannane’s statement as publisher settles ‘Deep Sleep’ lawsuit over his book 'Fair Game'

On this day of declaring independence, we want to hear about your own fight for freedom

Group Therapy, Ep. 26: All the enturbulation you can use

Where is Scientology keeping Andrew Barton?

Secrets of Scientology’s most secretive branch, part 2: CST’s property holdings

PODCAST: Jon Atack on Charles Manson and Scientology

German government once again proves it has no illusions about Scientology: What’s up, US?

Jane Doe 1 attorney asks for leaked evidence in Danny Masterson case, Scientology pushes back

Jon Atack takes issue with new theory about Charles Manson that ignores Scientology

Report: LAPD covered up that Shelly Miscavige’s fingerprints didn’t match in 2013

State drops Medi-Cal fraud case against Rizza Islam as trial was about to begin

Rizza Islam defiant as his trial on Medi-Cal fraud begins today

Group Therapy, Ep. 25: Awed by Ben Shaw's rants and Mike Rinder's bravery

Secrets of Scientology’s most secretive branch: CST and its strange vaults

Mark Bunker: Scientology spokesman Ben Shaw said what about me?

UNSEALED: Jane Doe 1 sues Scientology for sex assault at 16 by Sea Org groomer

Mike Rinder and Christie Collbran have some good news for us all

Read Scientology spokesman Ben Shaw’s latest freakout over the Tampa Bay Times

Wait, Scientology has Mary-Ellen of 'The Waltons’ on the hook for how much now?

Scientology background helped with anti-mandate work, Seattle council candidate says

Why doesn't Scientology want you to see these OTs and their success stories?

Group Therapy, Ep. 24: Phil Jones is also a rubbish Canadian!

Indie Scientologist running for Seattle city council on lingering anti-mask outrage

PODCAST: 'Chicago Fire' star Christian Stolte on his Scientology experience

THE WITNESS: Damian Perkins opens up about how the case against Danny Masterson began

Pete Griffiths on the unbearable rightness of being Scientologists

Scientology fundraising is reaching epic levels of awesomeness, you doubters

A cry for help: Disturbing handwritten letter found outside Scientology ‘mecca’

What’s up, Dave? Scientology still looks no closer to opening Austin and Chicago

Group Therapy, Ep. 23: The evidentiary hearing episode!

Mark Bunker: Scientology is up to its old tricks in Clearwater

OT Phenomena: Ghost stories that entice Scientology members to pay millions

Judge Olmedo’s ruling about the Scientology leak: The whole enchilada

BREAKING: Judge Barber grants Valeska Paris right to appeal to Eleventh Circuit

Breaking: Judge Olmedo sanctions Mesereau and Appelbaum only $950 each

Judge Olmedo rules that Tom Mesereau and Sharon Appelbaum leaked to Scientology

Both sides present arguments about leak, Judge Olmedo's ruling coming next

Danny Masterson sentencing now set for August 4 as Scientology leak hearing begins

Scientology leak hearing: Who’s falling on their sword today?

Scientology has a new champion donor for US church construction — $62.1 MILLION!

Mike Rinder: A class act we’re proud to call a friend

Group Therapy, Ep. 22: Verdicts and so much more

French minister details escaping Scientology as a child in social media spot

Exclusive: Danny Masterson's former stepdad on what the family can expect from Scientology

Here’s the court order demanding Danny Masterson’s attorneys attend leak hearing

What it was like watching Danny Masterson get handcuffed in Judge Olmedo’s court

Danny Masterson facing 30 years to life in prison

DANNY MASTERSON GUILTY ON TWO COUNTS, HUNG JURY ON THIRD, TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Evidentiary hearing moved back a week as the jury continues to deliberate

Scientology’s huge investment in Ireland pays off with 50 percent growth!

New website sets out to document Scientology cancer and other deaths

For Memorial Day: Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s farcical first command

Scientology’s latest fundraising brainstorm: Braveheart and big swords!

For subscribers: Under the Milky Way

OH JOY: Scientology has a fundraising survey for you, space pilgrims!

Still no verdicts! Jury will return May 31

Still no verdicts: Jury will return Wed., May 31 to keep deliberating

Something up? Defense attorney briefly appears, but no word from jury

Janis Gillham Grady and Mark Fisher: Taking you into Scientology’s abuses and its past

Day 6, and this jury is still stuck on Jane Doe 3?

Day 6 of deliberations ends after read-back suggests jury struggling on Jane Doe 3

Jane Doe 3 once again focus of jury as testimony is read back

Deborah Rennard fends off ugly accusations by Haleigh Breest in new affidavit

Bruce Hines: Scientology has always protected abusers and always will

Jury mum on shortened Day 5 of deliberations

Jury utters nary a sound during shortened Day 5 of deliberations

Straight Up and Vertical: When is this jury going to deliver a result?

What's going on in there? Jury silent on Day 4

Jury finishes Day 4 of deliberations without a verdict, or even a question

Not a peep from the Danny Masterson retrial jury so far on Day 4 of deliberations

Scientology salutes ‘humanitarian’ couple for donating $33.8 million to building fund

Group Therapy, Ep. 21: Closing arguments and the jury has questions!

Scientology spying on Amy Scobee and Mat Pesch: Cameras pointed in their home

Here's our story about Nancy Cartwright that Scientology doesn't want you to see

Danny Masterson jury gets the weekend off

After a couple of questions, jury finishes Day 3 of deliberations and will be back Monday

Jury rewatches video; evidentiary hearing on discovery leak set for May 31

As the jury deliberates, there’s plenty it didn’t hear about Danny Masterson

Jury will rewatch video in the morning!

Jury requests to rewatch a video, will see it in court at 9 am tomorrow

Jury is quiet, but Judge Olmedo confirms a hearing about discovery leak is in the works

Verdict watch: Will defense attorney Philip Cohen’s sartorial splendor be a factor?

Strong finish from the prosecution, and the jury has the case

First day of verdict watch ends with no questions from the jury

THE JURY HAS THE CASE: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 19, morning break

After final rebuttal from prosecution this morning, the jury gets the case

Closing arguments: What a difference!

DA's final argument will continue tomorrow morning, jury will get the case then

Cohen ridicules DA's reference to 'little inconsistencies' in closing argument

Defense begins closing argument after DA Anson finishes strong statement

'It starts with a drink': Deputy DA Ariel Anson begins powerful closing argument

Closing arguments today at the Danny Masterson retrial: We’re ready for fireworks

Group Therapy, Ep. 20: Testimony concludes in the Danny Masterson retrial!

PODCAST: Kate Bornstein is plugged into our Danny Masterson retrial coverage

Not surprisingly, Scientology opposes an appeal in the Baxter trafficking case

Both sides rest at the Danny Masterson retrial!

The prosecution and defense rest in the Danny Masterson retrial

Legal battle for the ages to unfold this morning at the Danny Masterson retrial

YOUR PROPRIETOR SUBPOENAED!

Philip Cohen cross-examines Kathleen J, tells Tony Ortega he will get a subpoena to testify

Kathleen J, uncharged Danny Masterson accuser, testifies to wrap party incident

Cohen struggles with Det. Reyes about her opinion of 'no contamination' to the case

Detective Reyes backs up the Jane Does: The case has not been contaminated

When it was revealed that Scientology has the DA’s documents in the Masterson trial

Major leak of case data to Scientology in the Masterson case!

End of a strange day as we push for answers on leak to Scientology of Masterson case data

Prosecution brings on LAPD figures it is casting some doubt on

Judge Olmedo refers to subpoenaing of Masterson's lawyers over Scientology leak

DA: Scientology attorneys got our discovery materials, defense denies it's the source

What in the world is Scientology attorney Kendrick Moxon up to?

Jane Doe 2 finishes cross and we hear from 2 of her friends

ACTRESS JORDAN LADD TESTIFIES: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 14, end of day

Jane Doe 2's friend Rachel S testifies : Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 14, afternoon break

Jane Doe 2 explains post-incident contacts with Masterson as attempts to survive

CROSS OF JANE DOE 2 RESUMES: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 14, morning break

Former London staffer tells his story: ‘Abuse is fundamental to Scientology’s very nature’

Alanna Warren: What a Scientology PI report looked like when I was following Mike Rinder

Group Therapy, Ep. 19: Week two of testimony in the Danny Masterson retrial

A Scientology childhood: Jon Atack talks to ‘Bad Cadet’ author Katherine Spallino

Scientology PI comes forward: I was stalking Mike Rinder, Amy Scobee and many others

For subscribers: Friday thanks from your proprietor

PODCAST: Tory Christman on visiting the Danny Masterson retrial

Jane Doe 2's brutal testimony!

CROSS OF JANE DOE 2 BEGINS: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 13, end of day

Jane Doe 2 describes the aftermath of her incident, and contacting Danny Masterson

Jane Doe 2 describes brutal attack: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 13, lunch break

JANE DOE 2 BEGINS TESTIMONY: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 13, morning break

What Marc Headley’s ‘Blown for Good’ says about Scientology ‘expert’ Hugh Martin Whitt

Claire Headley vs Shawn Holley!

CLAIRE HEADLEY TESTIFIES: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 12, end of day

Jane Doe 1's corroborating witness, cousin Rachel, testifies about Florida trip

Defense calls for mistrial over limitation of cross-examination, is denied

Judge Olmedo nixes defense claim that door was opened to Danny Masterson’s own report

Jane Doe 1 endures a full day of cross!

Jane Doe 1 cross: Cohen asks about Podberesky, Judge Olmedo gives him a limit

Jane Doe 1 cross-examination: Cohen focuses on the gun

Prosecutor put on the spot about Vicki Podberesky hair-flip

Jane Doe 1 cross: Cohen bores in on Sept 2002 incident and how she thought of it then

Plaintiffs in Scientology trafficking case ask permission for appeal after getting derailed

Jane Doe 1 rocks Scientology (and some odd interruptions in court)

Cross-examination of Jane Doe 1 by Philip Cohen begins

Jane Doe 1 describes defying Scientology and going to the LAPD

Jane Doe 1 gives more detail this time about Scientology's reaction to her allegations

Jane Doe 1: Scientology attorney intimidated me during Friday testimony

Some winners have emerged from Scientology’s most recent pilgrim shearing!

Group Therapy, Ep. 18: Week one of testimony in the Danny Masterson retrial

Scientology honcho David Miscavige turns 63 today, and here’s his official church bio!

For subscribers: Your proprietor gets doored!

Mike Rinder and Jon Atack explain why you find it so difficult to leave Scientology

Jane Doe 1: Scientology made me forget Masterson assault

JANE DOE 1: Scientology teachings convinced her to forget Masterson's first assault

JANE DOE 1 BEGINS TESTIMONY: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 9, afternoon break

Cedric: My children need a lot of therapy for this, so yeah we're suing for money

Defense opened the door to hacking allegations in Danny Masterson retrial

Tory in the house!

Cross-examination of Dr. Ziv: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 8, end of day

Renowned trauma expert Barbara Ziv testifies about 'counterintuitive behaviors'

Jane Doe 3 ends her testimony in tears: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 8, lunch break

During cross, Jane Doe 3 claims email she wrote about Bijou Phillips was altered

Jane Doe 3: Scientology required a victim to get her attacker’s car washed

Jane Doe 3 stays strong under cross!

Jane Doe 3 to Shawn Holley: You're being nice and then you're not

Cross of Jane Doe 3 begins: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 7, afternoon break

Jane Doe 3 describes losing confidence in the LAPD investigation, and going to the FBI

Jane Doe 3 discovers she wasn't the only Masterson victim and ditches Scientology

DA led Jane Doe 3 through devastating testimony yesterday, today cross begins

Jane Doe 3 describes Scientology insanity

Jane Doe 3: Scientology negotiated Danny Masterson's breakup with her

Jane Doe 3: Scientology had me demonstrate the rape with pebbles and chess pieces

JANE DOE 3 TESTIFIES: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 6, morning break

Opening statement a big improvement for prosecution at Danny Masterson retrial

Opening statements, and Jane Doe 3 begins!

JANE DOE 3 TAKES THE STAND: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 5, end of day

DEFENSE BEGINS OPENING: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 5, afternoon break

Prosecution opening on Jane Doe 1 and 2: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 5, lunch break

OPENING STATEMENTS START: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 5, morning break

How will today’s opening statements in the Danny Masterson retrial differ?

Group Therapy, Ep. 17: Jury selection in the Danny Masterson retrial

Scientology issues pics of LRH Birthday event, when David Miscavige was dodging service

Crashing the Ideal USA party: And chatting with a Scientology guard

A warrior’s journey in and out of Scientology

Scientology's new Hollywood church

Did prosecutors leave a Danny Masterson fan on the retrial jury?

We have a jury!

7 WOMEN, 5 MEN ON JURY : Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 4, end of day

Prosecution's turn for voir dire: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 4, afternoon break

Cohen finishes defense voir dire: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 4, lunch break

Cohen begins voir dire: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 4, morning break

Jury selection in the Danny Masterson retrial: Today, the attorneys take over

Court report: Day 3 of jury selection

Judge Olmedo gets it done: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 3, end of day

More quizzes for possible jurors: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 3, afternoon break

Court TV fan disappointed no cameras: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 3, lunch break

Questioning jurors about Scientology: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 3, morning break

Judge Olmedo begins quizzing prospective jurors in the Danny Masterson retrial

For subscribers: Court intrigue

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The juror and his shoes: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 2, end of day [UPDATED]

SCIENTOLOGY GRAND JURY PROBE ONGOING: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 2, lunch break

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Danny Masterson retrial Day 1 report

Masterson to counter DA's Scientology expert with his own expert: Her OT 8 stepfather

SHAWN HOLLEY joins defense: Danny Masterson Re-Trial, Day 1, lunch break

Danny Masterson, the retrial: Jury selection begins this morning and we’re on scene

Group Therapy, Ep. 16: The full gang is back, with an episode for everyone!

VIDEO: Scientology’s post-pandemic comeback starts right here, space cadets!

The Bad Cadet: New book looks at Scientology in a coming-of-age story

Pre-trial Scientology special: The new episode of Up the Bridge, for everyone!

C.O.B. and LRH 2.0 have us guessing

Scientology quietly acquires $13.5 million converted church near Big Blue: But why?

L. Ron Hubbard 2.0 starting new Scientology offshoot and says he’s getting out of jail soon

Former Scientology private eye wants to haul us into court in rape lawsuit

Group Therapy, Ep. 15: Clearwater shenanigans and Vice Mayor Bunker

Scientology propaganda update: The Fabos Factor is back as the entire US goes Ideal!

Danny Masterson wanted to delay trial to August: See how Judge Olmedo responded

Dave’s winning streak: Has Scientology made itself lawsuit-proof?

Up the Bridge, Ep 7: Grade Zero, with Jenna Elfman and horses

Eyewitness report: Scientology leader David Miscavige at the LRH Birthday Event

Vice Beard Man!

Mark Bunker on Scientology’s sneaky plan for Clearwater: It’s dead in the water now

WACKY: Scientology flack Ben Shaw’s unhinged letter denying ties to Clearwater developer

Group Therapy, Ep. 14: In which Lynette visits a spooky Scientology landmark

Tampa Bay Times identifies developer acting as Scientology’s front in Clearwater

PODCAST: John Sweeney stops by to chat about Scientology's 'dark nonsense'

Court grants Scientology motion to force Florida trafficking case into arbitration

Rulings in the Masterson retrial: Should Danny worry?

Scientology propaganda is the best thing ever, and we are here for it

Life as a Scientology ‘Flag auditor,’ bending the minds of Neil Gaiman and others

Up the Bridge, Ep 6: ARC Straightwire, and remembering... HowdyCon?

Judge Olmedo rules: Here are the details from the rulings on Danny Masterson’s retrial

Judge Olmedo's rulings are in: Trial start moved back 6 days, and Claire Headley is IN

Here’s the prosecution’s witness list for the Danny Masterson retrial

Leah Remini attended today's hearing in Danny Masterson case in support of Jane Doe 1

At Rolling Stone: Valerie Haney’s first interview since filing Scientology lawsuit

DA wants Toronto woman to testify as fifth accuser in Danny Masterson retrial

Group Therapy, Episode 13: In which Andrea is caught cheating

Mark Bunker: Meeting an old Scientology friend on the streets of Clearwater

PODCAST: Louise Shekter compares working closely with both Hubbard and Miscavige

Private eye firm that spied for Scientology throws up the white flag in sordid lawsuit

Meet John Blosser, Scientology’s new shill, who is targeting Graham Berry

Up the Bridge, Ep 5: Put down that joint, it's time for the Drug Rundown!

Scientology is going space crazy! Hold on to your wallets, pilgrims, and let’s blast off!

New Shelly Miscavige sighting actually took place earlier than you may have heard

Mark Bunker's thoughts on Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard's sudden resignation

David Miscavige irked by evidence of his Florida ties, but judge doesn’t want to hear it

Group Therapy: Episode 12, featuring emo Ben Shaw!

Scientology fundraising goes down the rabbit hole in the most oblivious flier ever!

PODCAST: Clarissa Adams on Scientology ripping apart families right now

Mark Bunker: Scientology going nuts over upcoming Tampa Bay Times report

Tommy Davis accosted her in the street. Now Deb Rennard has another fight on her hands.

Court hearing: Valerie Haney's arbitration panel set, judge says Scientology sets the rules

Up the Bridge, Ep 4: Brad Pitt's Scientology adventure on TRs and Objectives!

Scientology leader David Miscavige doing business in Florida: The evidence

Valerie Haney fights Scientology demand for sanctions

Scientology got its arbitrators, but also wants $107K in sanctions from Valerie Haney

Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 112th birthday: What’s your favorite tall tale of his?

Group Therapy: Episode 11, in which Pete Griffiths joins us from Ireland!

Celebrity Sunday: Jim Meskimen, Terry Jastrow, and… Helena Kobrin?

PODCAST: HBO 'Q Into the Storm' star Fredrick Brennan on Scientology and QAnon

Scientology tells court: Two arbitrators have agreed to serve in Valerie Haney case

Scientology documentary resurfaces, and it leads to a foreign exchange program!

Up the Bridge, Episode 3: Life Repair and the Purification Rundown!

Is this Scientology’s greatest fundraising flier ever? It’s ‘Mission Earth’ stupendous!

Scientology: Trafficking suit has a Waffle House problem. ALSO: Newiga sings in Tokyo!

The Cat White/Jim Carrey saga resurfaces

Jenny Burpee, former Scientology Sea Orger and Cat White friend who helped find her, dead at 39

Group Therapy: Episode 10, in which Andrea looks up the word 'burrito'

Remembering Dan Sherman, Scientology’s bad biographer and worse speechwriter

PODCAST: Steve Cannane checks in after reporting from the war in Ukraine

Report from the breakaway republic that’s still causing Scientology headaches

Chris Shelton breaks down wild interview with current Scientologist Katie Lohmann

Danny Masterson civil lawsuit gets yet another new judge after challenge by Jane Doe 2

Up the Bridge, Episode 2: Getting your TRs in on the Comm Course

David Miscavige objects to being served, claims he does no business in Florida

Valerie strikes back!

Scientology: SCOTUS ruling says judge can’t rule on duress in trafficking lawsuit

Valerie Haney nominates Jenna Elfman, Giovanni Ribisi and 13 others for arbitrator

David Miscavige insists he was still not served, asks court for time to object to ruling

Group Therapy: Episode 9, and Andrea is back!

Celebrity Sunday: Erika Christensen, Michael Peña and a tribute to… Prince?

PODCAST: Karen Pressley on Scientology's radicalizing of Tom Cruise

TESTAMENT: When a celeb faced a nasty divorce, and Scientology kept it all under wraps

O Captain, My Captain: Scientology's loss

REPORT: Scientology loses captain of its Florida ‘spiritual mecca,’ a fundraising marvel

Up the Bridge, Episode 1: Scientology's 'personality test,' the OCA

Simi Valley: Not the town, but one of the Underground Bunker’s most loyal helpers

Richard Belzer, and that time he got us in to see Tom Cruise roast Matt Lauer

Where in the world is the Proprietor?

TRANSCRIPT, PART 2: Experienced auditor is taped talking about E-meter, the OT levels

Group Therapy: Episode 8, with a helping of Sherbet

Celebrity Sunday: John Travolta, Anne Archer, and ‘rising star’ Joy Villa

PODCAST: Mark Ebner joined Scientology for two weeks and we're still recovering from it

Danny Masterson retrial: No, the DA is not putting less focus on Scientology

TRANSCRIPT: Experienced OT auditor secretly taped dishing on the state of Scientology today

So David Miscavige is now a defendant: But can the trafficking lawsuit avoid arbitration?

DAVID MISCAVIGE: YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED

Chicago’s big Scientology event looked like a bust: Will this city ever be ‘ideal’?

Judge wants memos on 'duress' in Scientology arbitration issue facing trafficking lawsuit

When John Travolta first opened up about his Scientology involvement

Group Therapy: Episode 7, which includes a bedtime story

Here’s the 2023 Scientology Super Bowl ad, this year’s ‘mystery sandwich’

Something big is happening with Scientology in Chicago today: But will Dave be there?

Embarrassing, Dave: South African Scientology org gets electricity shut off for unpaid bill

A Scientologist gets what's coming to him!

Scientology turns you into a fundraising dynamo — you know you want this energy!

Bixler v. Scientology lawsuit gets new judge, still on hold before retrial of Danny Masterson

Another Chicago Scientology hype video! But is the Saturday ‘Ideal Org’ event happening?

Where does Valerie Haney go from here? A free excerpt from the 'Group Therapy' podcast

After ‘Real Water’ fiasco, Scientology donor and former Nevada legislator files for bankruptcy

Group Therapy: Episode 6, considering Lisa Marie and Valerie

PODCAST: Mark ‘Warrior’ Plummer remembers Scientology’s deceptions

VIDEO: Finally, mathematical proof that Scientology’s body thetans can’t exist!

Court report: Judge Killefer gives Valerie one more shot

Judge: Valerie Haney gets one more chance to submit 'reasonable' nomination

Valerie Haney: Scientology changed the rules after I nominated Elisabeth Moss, Tom Cruise

She was branded a Scientologist villain by some online. But is she a villain at all?

After Cruise, Moss, and Shelly noms, Valerie Haney called ‘obstructionist’ by Scientology

EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Marie Presley on Scientology, its leader David Miscavige, and why she left

Group Therapy: Episode 5, celebrating L. Ron Hubbard's galactic farewell!

Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, spiritual father of the Fair Tax bill in Congress

Coming Monday: THE LISA MARIE PRESLEY INTERVIEW ON SCIENTOLOGY

Podcast: Mark Bunker explains that David Miscavige is not 'missing,' he's HIDING

37 years ago: The eerie Hollywood Palladium sendoff for Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard

We asked a film critic: What are the odds Tom Cruise gets a statue at the Oscars this year?

WTF? Scientology gets Yuma TV anchor fired for piece about Lisa Marie Presley

Who replaces Dave?

Who takes over Scientology after Dave? Surprising answers from our experts

DONOR DRAMA: Stunning new data on the life cycle of a Scientology whale!

Group Therapy: Episode 4 on Tom Cruise, Grant Cardone, and David Miscavige!

Grant Cardone selling superhuman med beds to the wealthy sounds very Scientological

PODCAST: Karen de la Carriere on the ‘Ls’ — Scientology’s nuttiest ‘technology’?

Mark Bunker: You had to see David Miscavige's attorney spinning to believe it

TODAY: Arguments on Scientology honcho David Miscavige being served in trafficking suit

Tonight: Our conversation with Mike Rinder on ‘A Billion Years’ for Mark Twain House

‘WHOA’: Scientology selling ‘Total Immortality’ in slick new video!

Shelly Miscavige and her beagles: A Group Therapy podcast extra

Chris Shelton, the jury foreman, and his daughter

Grant Cardone at Flag: Again, Scientology turns to its professional ham hock to fill seats

Group Therapy: Episode 3 helps us get through the feels

Chris Shelton talks again to the Masterson trial jury foreman — and his daughter

PODCAST: Our never-heard 2021 interview with Ron Miscavige about daughter-in-law Shelly

Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after apparent cardiac arrest

The prosecution’s argument that won the day for a retrial of Danny Masterson

Why the Golden Globes is joking about Tom Cruise, Shelly Miscavige, and Scientology

VIDEO: Danny Masterson will be retried starting March 29

DANNY MASTERSON WILL FACE RETRIAL

We’re back in Los Angeles to learn if Danny Masterson is getting a retrial

David Miscavige says 4 new Scientology ‘Ideal Orgs’ are coming soon — but where?

Group Therapy: Episode 2 gets Shakespearean!

VIDEO: Danny Masterson on the best way to make a move on a woman

PODCAST: Karen de la Carriere says former president of Scientology is in a nursing home

Danny Masterson calls us out in court filing

Danny Masterson wants rape charges thrown out, citing our jury foreman interview

While dodging process servers, Scientology leader asserts that all is well

Why it's important to consider Scientology's space cooties

VIDEO: Scientology's latest promo to audit away your own space cooties at home!

Jerry Whitfield, longtime Scientology exit counselor, dies at 77

The sad state of Scientology in 2023

A video that answers, what's it like in Scientology with business so down these days?

The Scientology oversharer explains the thinking behind donating so much

Starting off 2023 with our new podcast for subscribers only, Group Therapy!