Binding arbitration is often presented as a neutral, efficient alternative to litigation. In many contexts, it genuinely is that. In Scientology’s contract, however, arbitration is not an alternative forum for resolution; it […]
Jefferson Hawkins, former Sea Org Marketing Executive and author of Counterfeit Dreams, passed away on January 5, 2026 at age 79 in Portland, Oregon. During his time in Scientology, Jefferson was a […]
The architecture is always the same; the contents differ. Stay tuned.
Submitting an application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not a guarantee that it will be approved; this is particularly true when allegations that investor funds are being funneled […]
The commutation of Scientologist David Gentile’s federal prison sentence by Donald Trump has triggered a predictable and troubling sequel: Gentile’s convicted co-conspirator, Jeffry Schneider, is now asking the court to reduce his […]
There is widespread public outrage over President Trump’s commutation of David Gentile’s prison sentence. Gentile, 59, a long-time Scientologist, was sentenced to seven years for his role in defrauding 17,000 investors of […]
Aaron Smith-Levin, who has great sources, stated in a podcast today that Scientology’s total global membership is down to 26,000 members. This includes all thetans: Sea Org, staff, and publics. Aaron added […]
In a New York Times article published today, Church spokesperson David Bloomberg denied that the Church of Scientology played any role in President Trump commuting the seven year prison sentence of David […]
CarolAnn Tutera, a victim of David Gentile — the CEO sentenced to seven years for a fraud scheme — says she is disgusted that Trump pardoned him. CNN’s Jake Tapper reports. #CNN […]
In June 2025, the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court in the long-running case of Pino v. Cardone Capital. The case is back on. After some preliminaries, Pino […]
