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 […]
Jefferson Hawkins: 1948-2026
The Architecture is Always the Same; the Contents Differ.
The architecture is always the same; the contents differ. Stay tuned.
SEC Denies Scientologist Joe Cecala’s Venture Capital Exchange Application; Cecala Responds by Suing Former Employee
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 […]
After David Gentile’s Commutation by Trump, Co-Conspirator Jeffry Schneider Seeks a Free Ride
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 […]
Nine US Senators Send President Trump a Letter Objecting to the Commutation of David Gentile’s Prison Sentence
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 […]
Scientology Down to 26,000 Total Members Globally and Sinking Fast
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 […]
NYT Article: Scientology Denies Any Involvement in Trump’s Commutation of David Gentile’s Prison Sentence
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 […]
CNN: ‘Totally disgusted’: Victim of private equity CEO David Gentile reacts to Trump commuting his sentence
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 […]
Pino v. Cardone Capital Class Action Lawsuit Is Back in Court
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 […]
Streets LA Documents the Collapse of Scientology’s Float at the Hollywood Christmas Parade
Streets LA Coverage of the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Scientology Float Collapse at 22:00 The Float Collapse is a Harbinger of Things to Come The Screenshots of Scientology’s Float Fail shown below prove […]
