Scientology: The truth rundown

St. Petersburg Times by Joe Childs, Thomas C. Tobin | Jun. 20, 2009 (News Report)

(Video) Scientology leader David Miscavige is the focus of this special report from the St. Petersburg Times. Former executives of the Church of Scientology, including two of the former top lieutenants to Miscavige, have come forward to describe a culture of intimidation and violence under David Miscavige. These former Scientology leaders served for years with Miscavige. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Joey Baker - Jun 21, 2009 - 1:07 PM PDT
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 by Joey Baker - Jun. 21, 2009

Good video, but needs larger context of what scientology is, who the person they're talking about is, etc

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 by F. Timothy Martin - Jun. 22, 2009

The Times picked two of their senior-most writers to report this story. They assembled a large team and worked for weeks to create an in-depth, three-part investigation into the church. One of the best stories they've done in years.

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