BLOG UPDATE: Another Former Scientologist Speaks with News Channel 3 We interviewed former Scientologist Maureen Bolstad last Friday. News Channel 3 met her in front of Scientology's IntBase in Hemet. She told us about years of abuse and coercion at the hands of Church management. More >>
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SPECIAL SERIES UPDATE BLOG UPDATE: Preview of Upcoming Interview with Former Scientology Member
We are starting with the second push of our News Channel 3 investigation "Scientology vs. Anonymous" Thursday night (3/19) at 11 on KESQ. Wednesday night (3/18), we will have the first half of our interview with former Scientology marketing director Jeff Hawkins. We will have the second half of Hawkins' interview Thursday night at 11. More >>
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SPECIAL SERIES UPDATE BLOG UPDATE: How the Interviews Were Secured for 'Scientology vs. Anonymous' Our first update will focus on the process of securing the interviews that we have to date. I have received many emails from viewers wanting to know the way that this investigation came to be. More >>
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NEWS CHANNEL 3 EXCLUSIVE WATCH: The Complete Tommy Davis Interview
News Channel 3 sat down with Church of Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis on topics ranging from the origins of the controversial religion to the written works of its founder L. Ron Hubbard. More >>
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PART ONE The Battle Over Scientology: How the Lines Were Drawn in Riverside Co.
It's a full blown war you've likely never heard of. There is a battle between leaders of the Church of Scientology and a group of activists with both sides sworn to fight to the end. More >>
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PART TWO Tug of War Struggle Between Activists, Scientology Hits the Internet
A loose coalition of leaderless web activists calling their group "Anonymous" launched their attacks last year. The Church of Scientology claims they became the target of several death threats. More >>
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PART THREE Propaganda and Payoffs? Scientology vs. 'Anonymous'
Sheriff's deputies keep reminding protestors with the group known as "Anonymous" to stay within 50 feet from the center of the road going through the Scientology compound. More >>
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PART FOUR High-Ranking Scientology Official Explains 'Anonymous' Booklet, Videotaped Arrest
In the shadow of the conflict between Scientology and "Anonymous," we go inside Scientology's Hollywood complex for the first part of an exclusive interview with one of the church's top leaders, Tommy Davis. More >>
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PART FIVE Scientology Official Addresses Works of L. Ron Hubbard
News Channel 3 confronts Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis about the confidential works of L. Ron Hubbard and ask why there are threats of death for those who read it in part two of this interview. More >>
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PART SIX Former Scientologist Recounts Imprisoning Atmosphere at IntBase
News Channel 3 sent former Scientology marketing director and Portland resident Jeff Hawkins to KATU-TV, the local ABC television station, where he revealed what happened during his years inside Scientology's world headquarters in Hemet, called "IntBase." More >>
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PART SEVEN Scientologists Wanting to Leave Church Face Life-Changing Consequences
Former marketing director for the Church of Scientology, Jeff Hawkins, says members wanting to leave can indeed leave legally. But he warns that former members will face life-altering consequences. More >>
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PART EIGHT Life Inside Scientology Headquarters 'IntBase' in Hemet
What is life like inside Hemet's "IntBase" for the hundreds of Scientologists who live and work there? Former members out in the open and current members tell News Channel 3 these inside details. More >>
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PART NINE Former Scientologist Recounts 'Torturous' Past Inside the Church
The Church of Scientology believes one woman is one of the worst people in the world. She is one of a few to be declared a "suppressive person" because of her open talks to the media about the Church. More >>
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PART TEN Former Scientologists Claim Coerced Abortions, Child Labor Inside Church
Questionable child labor practices and forced abortions are some of the things a former Scientologists is saying about her past inside the Church. More >>
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PART ELEVEN Former Home of L. Ron Hubbard to be Used as Scientology History Museum
The Church of Scientology purchased a multi-million dollar estate in the La Quinta Cove. They reportedly plan to use it as a museum and spiritual retreat center. More >>
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