Scientology - Recent News

Recent press about Scientology:

Rethinking Rehab: Treatment for Prisoners Draws Fire Over Scientology

January 19, 2007: Second Chance is one of the country's most unusual alternatives to the nation's prison systems, founded by Scientologist and former real-estate developer Rick Pendery. Even before it opened its doors to inmates last September, Second Chance and its unconventional methods had ignited a controversy in New Mexico's legal community. Judge Lang says he is "highly suspicious" of the program. "If it is connected to Scientology, just say so," he says. Second Chance officials and a spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology say there are no ties.

Labour Given Thousands By Scientology Charity

January 12, 2007: The Labour Party received thousands of pounds from an offshoot of Scientology, the Evening Standard reveals today. The decision to accept money from a charity linked to the controversial cult was taken at the highest level by members of the National Executive Committee. They allowed the charity, the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), to take a stall at the party's annual conference in Manchester.

St. Petersburg Times: The Unperson

June 25, 2006: The St. Petersburg Times publishes "The Unperson," a story about disconnection and Suppressive Persons in Scientology.

Rolling Stone: Inside Scientology

February 23, 2006: Rolling Stone publishes "Inside Scientology: Unlocking the complex code of America's most mysterious religion", discussing auditing, Scientology's secrets, and disconnection.

Tax Court Denies Scientology-Like Deduction for Jewish Courses

December 21, 2005: The US Tax Court rules against Michael and Maria Sklar, who were seeking the right to deduct the cost of their children's religious education, a right that the IRS grants only to Scientologists.

NY Post: Scientology Sex Assault Nightmare

October 2, 2005: The New York Post reports that Scientology auditor and course supervisor Gabriel Williams repeatedly raped a 16-year-old Scientologist who had been ordered to live with Williams while she worked at Scientology's Mountain View org.

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alt.religion.scientology Week In Review

Rod Keller's A.R.S. Week In Review summarizes many of the newsworthy posts to the alt.religion.scientology newsgroup.

Old News - Today in Scientology History

This daily feature lists some of the significant events in the history of Scientology, its members, its critics, and its founder.