church of scientology – Tickle The Wire

Human Trafficking, Forced Labor, Physical Abuse? FBI Investigated Scientology for 3 years

allan11 years ago10 years ago11 mins

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI conducted a secret investigation into Scientology from 2009-11 – and the findings were troubling. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the FBI turned up accusations of human trafficking, forced labor and physical abuse. Scientology leaders denied knowing of an investigation, which has been dismissed without charges. Church whistleblower Mike Rinder, who was…

Church of Scientology Faces Controversy Over Latest Abuse Allegations

allan13 years ago10 years ago02 mins

By Allan Lengel For AOL News The Church of Scientology, which boasts such members as Tom Cruise and John Travolta, is once again steeped in controversy, thanks to a magazine article that cites numerous allegations of abusive behavior and gross misconduct. Author Lawrence Wright writes in The New Yorker magazine that ex-members told him of…