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White House considers extending freeze on student loan repayments

Tribune News Service

Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two celebrity rape cases in LA, New York

NEW YORK — In a Manhattan courtroom, defense attorneys suggested the Church of Scientology fabricated rape allegations to tar an Oscar-winning former member’s reputation.

Los Angeles Times

Danny Masterson and Harvey Weinstein cases collide on LA County courthouse’s infamous 9th floor

LOS ANGELES — As a crowd of dozens shoved and jostled their way toward an overwhelmed security checkpoint on the ninth floor of Los Angeles County’s largest criminal courthouse last month actor, Scientologist and accused rapist Danny Masterson bumped up against several jurors.

Los Angeles Times

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Masterson’s accusers feared being kicked out of Scientology. His stepfather lived it

LOS ANGELES — Each day at Danny Masterson’s rape trial, the front two rows in the downtown Los Angeles courtroom are filled with the actor’s family and close friends.

Los Angeles Times

Church of Scientology plays down links with high-profile #MeToo cases

While the church says it abides by ‘all laws of the land’, lawyers previously asked courts to bar Scientology references at trial

The Guardian - US

Editorial: Court cases following #MeToo movement show victims’ bravery in describing abuse

Five years after the #MeToo movement exposed pervasive sexual harassment and abuse in politics, show business and many other industries, cases playing out in California courtrooms are revealing how difficult it is for women to come forward with accusations against powerful men. They’re experiencing verbal abuse, fighting shame, and confronting…

Los Angeles Times

TV producer Eric Weinberg has $5 million bail revoked after judge labels him danger to society

LOS ANGELES — A Hollywood producer charged with sex crimes was remanded into custody Tuesday after a judge characterized him as a potential danger to society.

Los Angeles Times

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Second accuser testifies against actor Danny Masterson in rape trial

A second woman who said actor Danny Masterson raped her in the early 2000s testified Monday and Tuesday against the “That ‘70s Show” star.

Tribune News Service

Woman who alleges rape by Danny Masterson delivers emotional testimony over 4 days

A woman who said the actor Danny Masterson in 2003 raped her while threatening her with a gun spent four days telling her story last week in graphic and emotional testimony.

Los Angeles Times

Danny Masterson’s rape trial opens with tearful accuser testimony

That ’70s Show star faces three counts of sexual assault in case that also shines spotlight on Church of Scientology

The Guardian - US

Woman testifies Danny Masterson raped, choked her in 2003

A woman broke down on the witness stand Wednesday while giving graphic testimony about a 2003 night she said she emerged from unconsciousness to find actor Danny Masterson raping her

The Independent UK

Case vs. Paul Haggis joins month of Hollywood #MeToo trials

Jurors are getting their first look at a lawsuit that pits Oscar-winning moviemaker Paul Haggis against a publicist who alleges that he raped her

The Independent UK

'70s Show' actor Danny Masterson on trial on 3 rape charges

Opening statements are set to begin soon in the trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson, who is charged with raping three women about 20 years ago

The Independent UK

Scientology looms over actor Danny Masterson rape case. How much will come out at trial?

LOS ANGELES — The two sides agree on one thing: The Church of Scientology is not on trial.

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The Guardian - US

Paul Haggis can argue Church of Scientology behind rape allegation, judge rules

Director claims 2013 encounter with film publicist was consensual and that accusation came in retaliation for leaving the church

Los Angeles Times

Danny Masterson attorney asks for trial hold to focus on Trevor Bauer appeal

LOS ANGELES — With the appeal of Trevor Bauer's suspension now expected to extend beyond the end of the World Series, one of his attorneys has asked a Los Angeles court to put a rape trial on hold so she can conclude her work on behalf of the Dodgers pitcher.

Los Angeles Times

Appeals court accusers’ case against Church of Scientology can proceed

LOS ANGELES — Four women who accused the actor Danny Masterson of rape can move forward with a harassment lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, a California appeals court ruled Wednesday.

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