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This is a very detailed series published this week in the St. Petersburg times that focuses on the stories told by four former "top lieutenants" of the CoS, all of whom worked closely with leader David Muscavige. It's very long, but fascinating.
Links to each of the three parts:
High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at Scientology, its leader and the Lisa McPherson case:
Scientology: The Truth Rundown, Part 1 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times
New details about the case of Lisa McPherson, who died in the care of Scientologists, from the executive who directed the Church of Scientology's handling of the case. He admits he ordered the destruction of incriminating evidence:
Death in slow motion: Part 2 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times
Four high-ranking defectors describe bizarre behavior and physical beatings inflicted by Scientology leader David Miscavige. They say his behavior grew more erratic in the wake of the Lisa McPherson case:
Scientology: Ecclesiastical justice, Part 3 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times
As well, this page contains links with a lot of background information, as well as responses to this series made by Scientology lawyers, PR people, and other spokespeople:
Scientology: The truth rundown | Tampabay.com St. Petersburg Times
Links to each of the three parts:
High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at Scientology, its leader and the Lisa McPherson case:
Scientology: The Truth Rundown, Part 1 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times
New details about the case of Lisa McPherson, who died in the care of Scientologists, from the executive who directed the Church of Scientology's handling of the case. He admits he ordered the destruction of incriminating evidence:
Death in slow motion: Part 2 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times
Four high-ranking defectors describe bizarre behavior and physical beatings inflicted by Scientology leader David Miscavige. They say his behavior grew more erratic in the wake of the Lisa McPherson case:
Scientology: Ecclesiastical justice, Part 3 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology - St. Petersburg Times
As well, this page contains links with a lot of background information, as well as responses to this series made by Scientology lawyers, PR people, and other spokespeople:
Scientology: The truth rundown | Tampabay.com St. Petersburg Times
