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Scientology leader David Miscavige concealed whereabouts, federal judge says

TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. magistrate judge has ruled that Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige was “actively concealing his whereabouts or evading service” in a federal trafficking lawsuit and declared him officially served in the case.

Tribune News Service

Lisa Marie Presley obituary

Daughter of Elvis Presley who spent her life in the spotlight and forged her own career as a singer

The Guardian - UK

Rogen: Tom Cruise pitched me Scientology

"If they got him, what chance do I have?" Rogen recalled of his 2006 conversation with the "Top Gun" actor

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Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael shocks with Scientology joke about Tom Cruise and David Miscavige’s wife

Comedian’s Shelly Miscavige comment drew gasps from the crowd

The Independent UK

LA prosecutors to retry actor Danny Masterson on sexual assault charges

LOS ANGELES — Actor Danny Masterson will face a second trial on sexual assault charges later this year, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Scientologist set herself on fire and shot herself after being told to 'drop the body'

Whitney Mills, from Clearwater in Florida, shot herself after believing she was facing significant health issues and would be able to 'transfer to a new body' if she died

Daily Mirror

Finding David Miscavige: Why lawyers have been unable to serve papers on Scientology leader

The mysterious leader behind the Church of Scientology is being sought by lawyers for three former members who are suing the religious sect alleging decades of abuse. Bevan Hurley reports

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House report questions FDA’s approval of Alzheimer’s drug

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Scientology leader David Miscavige can’t be found, lawyers say

Lawyers say they have been unable to serve the longtime Church of Scientology leader with a trafficking lawsuit

The Independent UK

Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know

TAMPA, Fla. — The process servers showed up to 10 Church of Scientology properties in Clearwater, Florida, and California with legal documents in hand.

Tribune News Service

TV Tinsel: Screens merry and bright with holiday specials now through Christmas

That infernal clock keeps ticking as the days speed by till Christmas. While the kiddies may have visions of sugar plums dancing in their craniums, it’s another question for harried parents. But there is help on the way. Television promises sleighs full of colorful programming to keep the tykes occupied…

Tribune News Service

Leah Remini reacts to Kirstie Alley's death following years-long Scientology feud

Actress Leah Remini, a vocal opponent of Scientology, has paid tribute to notable Scientologist Kirstie Alley after she died following a 'brief' battle with colon cancer

Daily Mirror

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

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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

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.

The Guardian - US

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

Los Angeles Times

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.

The Guardian - US

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

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