Post by Anonymous on Feb 16, 2012 13:01:54 GMT
KABC7 Former Scientology exec claims abusive treatment from leader David Miscavige
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Southern California is home to the largest community of Scientologists in the world, according to a church spokesperson.
The Church of Scientology, which is famously private and protective of their inner workings, maintains their main base of operations in Hollywood. But its international headquarters, also known as the "International Base," is in Riverside County.
What allegedly happened inside that compound near Hemet is being called into sharp focus because of a lawsuit making its way through the courts.
Debbie Cook, a former Scientology executive, is being sued for breach of contract for criticizing the church in an email after she signed an agreement promising to remain silent. Last week, she took the stand in a San Antonio courthouse and testified about what she said happened on the property near Hemet in trailers she called "The Hole." [more]
"There's a place called 'The Hole,' the windows were barred, the one entrance was guarded by security 24 hours a day," she said on the witness stand.
The Church of Scientology, which is famously private and protective of their inner workings, maintains their main base of operations in Hollywood. But its international headquarters, also known as the "International Base," is in Riverside County.
What allegedly happened inside that compound near Hemet is being called into sharp focus because of a lawsuit making its way through the courts.
Debbie Cook, a former Scientology executive, is being sued for breach of contract for criticizing the church in an email after she signed an agreement promising to remain silent. Last week, she took the stand in a San Antonio courthouse and testified about what she said happened on the property near Hemet in trailers she called "The Hole." [more]
"There's a place called 'The Hole,' the windows were barred, the one entrance was guarded by security 24 hours a day," she said on the witness stand.