deaths
deaths in the News
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| November 14, 1998 | Scientology Charged in Member's Death | The Church of Scientology in Clearwater has been charged with criminal neglect and practicing medicine without a license in the 1995 death of Lisa McPherson, the mentally disturbed Scientologist who turned to outsiders for help before church officials intervened and placed her under their care. Unlicensed Scientology staffers "medicated her without her consent," isolated her and took other measures to treat her physical and mental condition at Scientology's Fort Harrison Hotel, according to an affidavit filed Friday in Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Court. | Clearwater, crimes, deaths, Lisa McPherson |
| October 20, 1998 | Butterworth offers his help with Scientology death case | St. Petersburg Times: Butterworth offers his help with Scientology death case | deaths |
| September 15, 1998 | Doctor settles his part of wrongful death suit | St. Petersburg Times: Doctor settles his part of wrongful death suit | deaths |
| July 25, 1998 | Memphis Area Deaths Through Friday, July 24 | (brief mention of Scientology) | deaths |
| March 20, 1998 | Hollywood Resurrections Career Death Loses Its Sting In '90S As Travolta Leads Comeback Parade | (brief mention of Scientology) | deaths, John Travolta |
| January 18, 1998 | Death of a Disciple Puts Scientology in the Dock | Nobody was hurt when Lisa McPherson drove into the back of a boat being towed through the Florida city of Clearwater. Yet 17 days later McPherson was dead and the minor traffic accident had become the focus of a police investigation that is causing embarrassment for one of the world's most controversial churches. McPherson was a Scientologist. A Florida prosecutor is considering whether to bring charges against Scientology officials who were looking after McPherson when she died. | crimes, deaths, Lisa McPherson, Press |
| December 20, 1997 | Scientologist Death Charge Backed | St. Paul Pioneer Press : Scientologist Death Charge Backed | deaths |
| December 17, 1997 | Scientologist's death could lead to charges. | New York Times: Scientologist's death could lead to charges. | deaths |
| December 17, 1997 | Police Recommend Criminal Charges In Death Of Scientology Member | Tallahassee Democrat : Police Recommend Criminal Charges In Death Of Scientology Member | deaths |
| December 17, 1997 | Charges Sought In Scientology Member's Death | Miami Herald : Charges Sought In Scientology Member's Death | deaths |
deaths in the News
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| September 30, 1996 | Patrice Vic Trial Begins - Scientology Executive Charged with Manslaughter | Trial begins in the death of Patrice Vic. Scientology executive Jean-Jacques Mazier is charged with manslaughter, and 22 other Scientologists also face charges. | crimes, deaths, France, Patrice Vic, Press |