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fraud in the News

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May 24, 1985'is Your Religion Next?' Scientology Protest Of Fraud Judgment In Full Swing Detroit Free Press: 'is Your Religion Next?' Scientology Protest Of Fraud Judgment In Full Swing
May 21, 1985Actor John Travolta defends Scientology at fraud award protest San Francisco Chronicle: Actor John Travolta defends Scientology at fraud award protest
October 2, 1989Bears Turn Fraud Into Millions San Jose Mercury News: Bears Turn Fraud Into Millions
September 9, 2008Church of Scientology Faces Fraud Trial in France A French judge has ordered two branches of the Church of Scientology and seven of its leaders to stand trial for fraud, in the latest of a series of French legal battles against the organisation promoted by celebrities such as Tom Cruise.
April 3, 2001Church of Scientology Sent to Trial in France A French magistrate has ordered the Paris division of the Church of Scientology to stand trial on charges of attempted extortion and invasion of privacy, judicial sources said on Tuesday. Investigating magistrate Renaud Van Ruymbeke also notified Marc Walter, a leader of Scientology in the Paris region, that he would face trial on the same charges, in addition to false advertising.
May 2, 2001Co-Founder of EarthLink Is Accused of Investor Fraud Los Angeles Times: Co-Founder of EarthLink Is Accused of Investor Fraud
December 20, 2005Cops Eye Tom's Medical Guru Tom Cruise's onetime alternative medicine consultant - a Church of Scientology member and advocate - is the subject of a six-month investigation by Los Angeles police, who are asking the district attorney to indict her and a colleague for fraud, grand theft and malpractice.
April 7, 1986Courts Wrestle With Claims Of Church Fraud A jury has listened to weeks of accusations that the Church of Scientology defrauded a man when it promised him emotional and financial security and higher intelligence through Scientology. The man, Larry Wollersheim, who was a member of the church for 11 years, is seeking $25 million. Mr. Wollersheim said he spent more than $100,000 on church programs, including personal counseling, in the belief that they would make him more healthy, stable, confident and productive.
September 15, 2001Courts: The public prosecutor wants to dissolve the Church of Scientology as a fraud El Mundo: Courts: The public prosecutor wants to dissolve the Church of Scientology as a fraud
May 11, 2001EarthLink Co-Founder Fraud May Top $600 Million Newsfactor: EarthLink Co-Founder Fraud May Top $600 Million
May 4, 2001EarthLink founder crashes, burns in fraud probe Register: EarthLink founder crashes, burns in fraud probe
May 15, 2001Earthlink Founder In Fraud Suit New York Post: Earthlink Founder In Fraud Suit
January 16, 1992France Charges 13 Scientologists With Fraud Authorities have charged 13 members of the Church of Scientology with fraud and practising medicine illegally, court officials said yesterday, including the president of the French branch of the group, Jean-Claude Chapelet.
July 17, 1985Fraud Award Against Scientologists Is Voided Miami Herald: Fraud Award Against Scientologists Is Voided
January 2, 1987Fraud By Officials Alleged Scientology Members Suing Church Charlotte Observer: Fraud By Officials Alleged Scientology Members Suing Church
January 19, 1992French Scientologists Face Fraud Charges French authorities have charged 13 members of the Church of Scientology with fraud and practicing medicine illegally, court sources say. They include Jean-Claude Chapelet, the president of the French branch of the church, the sources said Wednesday. Police raided the church's headquarters in Paris Monday after former members claimed that they had been swindled out of a total of $750,000.
April 21, 1987High Court Is Told It Was Fooled Lawyer Charges U.S. Fraudulently Imprisioned Japanese Americans Detroit Free Press: High Court Is Told It Was Fooled Lawyer Charges U.S. Fraudulently Imprisioned Japanese Americans
May 3, 2001Investors sue Earthlink co-founder in fraud case Los Angeles Times: Investors sue Earthlink co-founder in fraud case
June 8, 2001Investors Wait for Details of Bankrupt California Businessman Accused of Fraud Santa Barbara News-Press: Investors Wait for Details of Bankrupt California Businessman Accused of Fraud
July 17, 1985Judge Orders New Trial Set In Fraud Case Against Church (brief mention of Scientology)
March 3, 1987Man Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges (brief mention of Scientology)
July 17, 1985Oregon court throws out fraud judgement against cos Los Angeles Times: Oregon court throws out fraud judgement against cos
July 17, 1985Oregon judge overturns fraud conviction of Church of Scientology San Francisco Chronicle: Oregon judge overturns fraud conviction of Church of Scientology
May 18, 1985Oregon jury awards $39 million in Church of Scientology fraud case San Francisco Chronicle: Oregon jury awards $39 million in Church of Scientology fraud case
January 2, 1985Real Estate Agent Charged With Fraud In Church Funds Miami Herald: Real Estate Agent Charged With Fraud In Church Funds