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New and Updated Information at Scientology LiesTom Klemesrud, Miss Blood, Internet. This, November 29
November 26, 1995: Tom Klemesrud is served with a restraining order prohibiting him from posting anything about the Miss Blood affair on the Internet. This gag order is lifted on November 29.
UK, Richard Price, CoS, Jon Atack, Ron Lawley, Martin Poulter. day, Price (who, anonymous), call
December 7, 1995: In the UK, Richard Price gets a call from a CoS private eye regarding Jon Atack and Ron Lawley, and Martin Poulter. The same day, a friend of Price (who prefers for now to remain anonymous) receives a similar phone call.
Rogue Agent,', well-known, a.r.s., goodbye. In, newsgroup, criticism;, explanation, IRC #channel, only
February 3, 1996: Rogue Agent,' a well-known poster to a.r.s., says goodbye. In a brief post to the newsgroup, he says he is stopping all Scientology criticism; he offers no explanation. He also bids farewell on the IRC #scientology channel, saying only, "others are getting involved & drawn in, I don't want them hurt".
In Germany, Tilman Hausherr, Thomas Riche, Jon Atack, Ron Lawley
December 16, 1995: In Germany, Tilman Hausherr gets a call from private eye Thomas Riche regarding Jon Atack and Ron Lawley.
Linda Woolard, Tom Klemesrud, $5000, January 14, apartment
November 27, 1995: Linda Woolard sues Tom Klemesrud for $5000 in small claims court over the January 14 incident in which she smeared blood around his apartment.
Mark Dallara, CoS, University, Memphis, him
November 7, 1995: Mark Dallara posts that CoS lawyers have called the University of Memphis complaining about him.
Three Scientologists, Flag Medical Liaison Officer Janis Johnson-Fitzgerald, Lisa McPherson, New Port Richey (25, 4, away), Scie
December 5, 1995: Three Scientologists, including Flag Medical Liaison Officer Janis Johnson-Fitzgerald, take Lisa McPherson to New Port Richey (25 miles and 4 other hospitals away) to be treated by Scientologist physician David Minkoff (who is at least an OTVII). Emergency room personnel begin CPR. A nurse later tells police "she was dead" when she arrived. At 9:51 pm, Minkoff pronounces Lisa dead.
Cory Brennan, Tilman Hausherr, German citizen
December 4, 1995: Cory Brennan accuses Tilman Hausherr, a German citizen, of "supporting those who promote the Nazi agenda." Challenged by Tilman and others, Cory retracts this statement on January 16, 1996.
An Interpol, South African, occurs, Kim Baker, questioned. South African, Lt. B. Posthumus, SA Police, Inspectorate, Explosives
October 24, 1995: An Interpol investigation into the South African bombing threat occurs, and Kim Baker is questioned. The South African official in charge of the questioning is Lt. B. Posthumus, stationed with the SA Police, Inspectorate of Explosives
henri, a.r.s., Gene Ingram's, forged. he's, Ingram, (since Ingram, felon). department's, it's, Usenet;, it's, do
October 7, 1995: henri, a poster to a.r.s., visits the police station to talk with the officer who interviewed him about Gene Ingram's criminal complaint against him over a post that henri says was forged. The police officer says that he's spent several hours discussing Ingram with other police departments around the country (since Ingram is a wanted felon). The officer also says the police department's computer experts say it's impossible to forge a message on Usenet; henri replies that it's both possible and easy to do.
Malcolm Nothling, CoS, South Africa, Kim Baker, Nothling's, Nothling, building. Kim, FACTnet. (Kim, FACTnet, time.)
October 10, 1995: In response to a request from Malcolm Nothling, a litigant against the CoS in South Africa, Kim Baker posts a message on Nothling's behalf about a telephone call Nothling received about a possible bombing of a Scientology building. Kim resigns as a director of FACTnet. (Kim has made it clear that the bomb threat had nothing to do with FACTnet at any time.)
Malcolm Nothling, CoS, South Africa, Church, Kim Baker, South African, Scientologist, Internet, FACTnet. Nothling, Baker, Intern
October 9, 1995: Malcolm Nothling, a litigant against the CoS in South Africa, receives a telephone call detailing a planned bombing of an unspecified Scientology Church. He telephones Kim Baker, a South African former Scientologist who was active on the Internet and who was then serving as a director of FACTnet. Nothling asks Baker to post a message for him to the Internet.
Biased Journalism, Elliot Abelson
August 26, 1995: Biased Journalism receives a legal threat from Scientology attorney Elliot Abelson.
After, 4, deposition, Jeff Jacobsen
October 20, 1995: After a 4 hour deposition, Lisa McPherson Memorial Page is one of the best Scientology resources on the net.">Jeff Jacobsen is told "we will raid you and sue you; you are on notice!" by Lynn Farny, CoS attorney Kendrick Moxon's assistant.
Arnie Lerma's, Virginia, Scientology. Lerma, Internet, provider, Digital Gateway Systems
August 12, 1995: Arnie Lerma's home in Virginia is raided by Scientology. The church sues both Lerma and his Internet service provider, Digital Gateway Systems.
Judge Brinkema, Scientology's, Washington Post., order, impoundment, discovery;, requests
August 30, 1995: Judge Brinkema rules in Scientology's suit against the Washington Post. Scientology had asked for a temporary restraining order, impoundment, and expedited discovery; the judge denied all of these requests.
Keith Henson, a.r.s., phrase:
October 9, 1995: Keith Henson posts a message to a.r.s. including this phrase: "[you] know that some places the cops are looking for an excuse to go in." Six months later, on April 19, 1996, Keith Henson will receive a Demand for the Production of Documents and Things from counsel for RTC requesting, among many other things, all documents relating to this statement.
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