Scientology accused of abuse, human trafficking in lawsuit

[yortsed snacilbuper]

LOS ANGELES — A former Scientologist has filed the first of what her attorneys say will be multiple lawsuits against the Church of Scientology International and its leader, alleging retaliation, child abuse, human trafficking and forced labor against her and other members who have left the church.

The suit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeks unspecified general, special and compensatory damages, well as unpaid wages, from the church, its Religious Technology Center and its "ecclesiastical leader," David Miscavige, and 25 unnamed co-respondents at a jury trial.

Allegations in the lawsuit include libel, slander, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress and seek double or triple damages on claims the plaintiffs violated California labor and human trafficking laws

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[chowder66]

1. I really want to live to see the day this cult is brought to its knees. nt

[Sherman A1]

2. Agreed

The sooner the better.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

3. Brought to its knees, ground into dust, and blown away on the four winds.

[chowder66]

8. This! nt

[Aristus]

5. This may not be the lawsuit to do it, though.

From what I understand, Scientology's lawyers are some of the best in the business. If there was a lawsuit out there that could take them down, it would have been filed by now.

[chowder66]

7. I know and that's why I want to live long enough to see it happen somehow, some day. nt

[shanti]

6. Yup

It is past time for this buncht to be taken down. I'm glad they were exposed on teevee.

[donkeypoofed]

4. Take down Miscavige and it will fall

I still cant believe all those celebrities who can't smell the greed.of these people. They built a.Center in Hollywood just for celebrities and their money! I'd be pissed off at them, not forking over money all the time.

[BeckyDem]

9. Good. It is about time too.