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May 21, 1983 Judge 'convinced' Hubbard Is Alive (brief mention of Scientology) L. Ron Hubbard, lawsuits
May 21, 1983 CA court rules Scientology leader is alive after seeing document San Francisco Chronicle: CA court rules Scientology leader is alive after seeing document lawsuits
April 27, 1983 LA judge refuses to give Hubbard's files to Scientologists Los Angeles Times: LA judge refuses to give Hubbard's files to Scientologists L. Ron Hubbard, lawsuits
April 12, 1983 Scientology Suit Allowed to Go to Trial A federal judge opened the way Monday for four former Scientologists to sue the church for fraud over a variety of claims including promises that it could prevent colds, raise intelligence and solve obesity. The judge ruled that while Scientology is a religion, many of the claims it makes appear to involve non-religious matters, such as statements that it can improve a person's health and career. fraud, harassment, lawsuits, Michael Flynn, Press
January 8, 1983 US District Judge sentences wife of Church of Scientology founder Los Angeles Times: US District Judge sentences wife of Church of Scientology founder lawsuits
January 6, 1983 Fight Over Funds Divides Scientology Group The Church of Scientology is embroiled in a bitter internal battle over the control of hundreds of millions of dollars. The church is described by its leaders as a religion and by its critics as a highly profitable business with cultlike overtones. It has long been a target of investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law-enforcement agencies in this country and abroad. finances, lawsuits, Press
December 31, 1982 Trial ordered to determine if Scientology founder is alive Los Angeles Times: Trial ordered to determine if Scientology founder is alive lawsuits
November 16, 1982 Scientology Leader Dead, Son Fears Suit Filed For Control Of Father's Affairs Miami Herald: Scientology Leader Dead, Son Fears Suit Filed For Control Of Father's Affairs lawsuits
September 25, 1982 LA Superior Court judge limits access to Scientology documents Los Angeles Times: LA Superior Court judge limits access to Scientology documents lawsuits
August 27, 1982 CA Supreme Court rules LA couple must testify in Florida San Francisco Chronicle: CA Supreme Court rules LA couple must testify in Florida lawsuits