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Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology

When a celebrity dies, his or her religion is rarely a big part of the story. But Kirstie Alley’s identity off-screen was largely tied to being an outspoken envoy and defender of Scientology, the controversial and heavily criticized faith founded by sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard.

Los Angeles Times

Mistrial in Danny Masterson rape trial after jury deadlocks

LOS ANGELES — The judge in Danny Masterson’s rape trial declared a mistrial Wednesday after jurors said they were unable to reach a decision on the actor’s innocence or guilt.

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Jury at stalemate in Danny Masterson rape trial; deliberations to resume after Thanksgiving

LOS ANGELES — After three days of deliberating behind closed doors, jurors in the Danny Masterson rape trial have been unable to reach a unanimous decision on any of the three counts filed against the actor.

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First Thing: Elon Musk shuts Twitter offices to staff after wave of resignations

The social media firm is struggling to retain workers after Musk demanded they sign a pledge committing to being ‘extremely hardcore’. Plus, lab-grown meat officially safe to eat in the US

The Guardian - UK

‘At 52, I abandoned everything, every friend, every family member’: the top official who escaped Scientology

After 45 years in the church, Mike Rinder became disillusioned and walked out. He talks about daily life in the organisation, being disciplined in ‘the Hole’, and his hopes of reconnecting with his children

The Guardian - UK

Defense: Masterson rape case plagued by contradictions

A defense lawyer for actor Danny Masterson says a jury should acquit him because testimony by his accusers was riddled with inconsistencies and contradictions

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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

Caruso spending $53 million on relentless ad war against Bass, a 13-1 advantage

LOS ANGELES — Businessman Rick Caruso will end his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles much as he started it — pounding away with a television advertising campaign that attempts to persuade Angelenos he is the kind of independent problem solver who can overcome entrenched and corrupt interests at City…

Los Angeles Times

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

Paul Haggis: Oscar-winning filmmaker’s civil trial for rape begins in New York

The jurors heard opening statements and from the plaintiff’s first witness, Nancy Manoogian

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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

Los Angeles Times

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.

Los Angeles Times

Bass, Caruso spar over USC, Scientology, policing and housing in LA mayoral debate

LOS ANGELES — Rep. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso both found themselves on the defensive Thursday evening as a quintet of moderators pressed them on an array of pain points during an hourlong live debate.

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Clearwater CEO apologizes after asking staff to work through Hurricane Ian

TAMPA, Fla. — Days before a dangerous Category 4 storm barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, the chief executive of a Clearwater, Florida-based marketing agency sent texts downplaying the storm’s impact and encouraging staff to bring their pets and kids in the office so they wouldn’t miss work.

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

Inverse

10 years ago, Joaquin Phoenix made the most realistic cult thriller ever

Films that offer more realistic depictions of cults are a new phenomenon — which is what makes watching Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'The Master' such a transformative experience ten years after it first hit the screen.

Edinburgh Live

I visited Edinburgh's Scientology centre for a personality test and left feeling strange

We took a chance and went to take a Scientology personality test to find out more about the movement that is based around a set of beliefs from an American sci-fi author

Liverpool Echo

Man turned to secretive religion after his mum died

He said he was hooked after seeing a sign saying "free personality test"

Los Angeles Times

Director Paul Haggis admits to 'errors in judgment' in Italian sex abuse case

Director Paul Haggis is speaking out amid his ongoing sexual abuse case in Italy as prosecutors there are trying to put him back under house arrest.

The Independent UK

Ex-Scientologist Mike Rinder has memoir out in September

A former top Scientologist has a memoir coming out this fall

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