Scientology Chronology - August 1977
| August 3, 1977 | Cazares, Church, Pinellas, Secretary, State Bruce Smathers, committee | |
| August 8, 1977 | Kilpatrick column on FBI's probe of the CoS | |
| August 9, 1977 | Paulette Cooper, $20, cult's New York organization | |
| August 9, 1977 | Judge bars US use of seized Church of Scientology papers | |
| August 12, 1977 | Two Church of Scientology members sue "San Diego Union" | |
| August 14, 1977 | Paulette Cooper interview | |
| August 15, 1977 | Mary Sue Hubbard, theft, burglary, charges | |
| August 19, 1977 | Church of Scientology accused of infiltrating FBI | |
| August 20, 1977 | Church council urges court to free Scientology minister | |
| August 26, 1977 | Church, taxes, taxes. Pinellas County Property Appraiser Ron Schultz, $50,000, Clearwater property | |
| August 26, 1977 | McGrory column on FBI vs CoS | |
| August 30, 1977 | LA federal judge to rule on Church of Scientology case request | |
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