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KSNW News (Wichita, KS)
by AnonymousImpact 942 views
Josh Witsman of KSNW News (NBC 3) in Wichita, Kansas, reports on the protest held by Anonymous outside the Wichita Church of Scientology on February 10, 2008, date of the first global monthly protest by Anonymous.
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A Current Affair (Sydney, Australia)
by AnonymousImpact 513 views
A report by Howard Gipps for the Australian program "A Current Affair" about the protest held by Anonymous in Sydney against the Church of Scientology on February 10, 2008, date of the first global monthly protest by Anonymous. The report contains a brief interview with Jenna Miscavige Hill, who had just left the church, and mentions that Nancy Cartright, the voice of Bart Simpson, donated 10 million dollars to the Church of Scientology.
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WTIC News (New Haven, CT)
by AnonymousImpact 178 views
WTIC News (Fox 61) in New Haven, Connecticut, reports on the protest held by Anonymous outside the New Haven Church of Scientology on February 10, 2008, date of the first global monthly protest by Anonymous.
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WICD News (Champaign, IL)
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Checkey Bedford of WICD News (ABC 15) in Champaign, Illinois, reports on the protest held by Anonymous outside the Champaign-Urbana Mission of the Church of Scientology on February 10, 2008, date of the first global monthly protest by Anonymous.
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WCVB News (Boston, MA)
by AnonymousImpact 139 views
WCVB News (ABC 5) in Boston, Massachusetts, reports on the protest held by Anonymous on Beacon Street in Boston on April 12, 2008, date of the "Operation Reconnect" global protest against Scientology's disconnection policy.
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KNBC News (Los Angeles, CA)
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Mekahlo Medina of KNBC News (NBC 4.4) in Los Angeles, California, reports in January 2008 on the "Tom Cruise: Scientologist" video which the Church of Scientology tried to suppress and the video response by Anonymous. The reporter mentions threats of denial-of-service attacks, prank calls, and other tactics by Anonymous.
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KIRO News (Seattle, WA)
by AnonymousImpact 353 views
KIRO News (KIRO 7) in Seattle, Washington, reports on the protest held by Anonymous in Seattle and other U.S. cities against the Church of Scientology on February 10, 2008, date of the first global monthly protest by Anonymous.
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WCCO News (Minneapolis, MN)
by AnonymousImpact 324 views
WCCO News (CBS 4) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, reports on the protest held by Anonymous outside the Minneapolis Church of Scientology on March 15, 2008, date of the second global monthly protest by Anonymous.
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VRT News (Brussels, Belgium)
by AnonymousImpact 110 views
VRT News (ABC 15) in Brussels, Belgium, reports on the protest held by Anonymous in Brussels outside the European headquarters of the Church of Scientology on February 10, 2008, date of the first global monthly protest by Anonymous.
Translation:
In over 250 cities all over the world protests are being held. The actions are an initative of a group called Anonymous, a so-called group of hackers. In Brussels several members of Anonymous gathered in front of the European headquarters of Scientology. The reason for these protests is the removal of a video starring Tom Cruise by Scientology from the internet. The hacker group Anonymous disputes the fact that Scientology wants to silence the public. The hackers plead for a free Internet. -
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WDJT News (Milwaukee, WI) March 2008
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Kelli Watson of WDJT News (CBS 58) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reports on the protest held by Anonymous outside the Milwaukee Mission of the Church of Scientology on March 15, 2008, date of the second global monthly protest by Anonymous.
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KATU Channel 2 investigates human rights abuses (Portland, Oregon)
by AnonymousImpact 105 views
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KCPQ News (Seattle WA)
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(February 10, 2008) Lara Yamada of WCPQ news (Q13 FOX) reports
Anonymous protesters taking to the streets to protest the abuses of Scientology. The
protesters are outside of the org at Aurora avenue and proclaim that the Church of
Scientology is a cult. Anonymous believes the Church suppresses free speech by suing or
threatening anyone that opposes them. Protester Kevin Allen affirms that the beliefs of
Scientologists (as outlandish as they are) are not being protested, but the Church's
actions and the Church's tax exempt status as well as the Church's litigious nature
against criticism.
In a statement about Anonymous, Scientology officials says that it's a group of
cyberterrorists who hide their identities behind masks and computer anonymity. -
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WWMT News - Scientologist Rips Protest Signs (Battle Creek, MI)
by AnonymousImpact 116 views
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WDJT News (Milwaukee, WI) - Anonymous protest Scientology's Fair Game policy
by AnonymousImpact 338 views
May 10, 2009
An anonymous group of protesters sets up in front of the Church of Scientology
For a 4th month in a row the Church Of Scientology is the target of world-wide protests including right here in Milwaukee.
The mysterious group of demonstrators calls itself "Anonymous" and they say there's a good reason for that. Wearing what some might call Halloween masks "Anonymous" protesters lined south 68th street in front of the strip mall where Milwaukee's church of Scientology is located.
Every month since February protest like this one in Milwaukee have taken place simultaneously around the globe against the Church Of Scientology and each month there's a different theme. The group says the Fair Game Policy is the harsh way Scientology treats it's detractors.
We tried to reach local Scientology officials tonight for comment about fair game but no one was available. Meanwhile the protestors say the church has a long history of so called fairgaming critics like the woman who wrote an Anti-Scientology book.
The protesers say that's why they have to remain anonymous.
"Anonymous" says they'll keep coming back every month. -
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KPTV News (Portland, OR) February 2008
by AnonymousImpact 106 views
(February 10, 2008) KPTV news (FOX 12) is reporting that Anonymous protesters crowded downtown Portland. Their target: the Church of Scientology. Masked men and women gathered outside the Church's local headquarters. It was one of several demonstrations around the country. Members of the group called Anonymous claim the Church extort money from its members and suppresses free speech.
One protester says that since 1994 the Church of Scientology has been trying to shut down websites with dissenting opinions, pressing lawsuits against individuals... Scientology removed a leaked Tom Cruise video from a website. The Church says it owns copyrights of that video, and the Church issued this statement:
"Anonymous" is perpetrating religious hate crimes against churches of scientology and individual scientologists for no reason other than religious bigotry. -
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KIAH News (Houston, TX) - Anonymous protests on Lisa McPherson's birthday
by AnonymousImpact 87 views
February 10, 2008
The first global protest of Anonymous vs. Scientology was done on Lisa McPherson's birthday. This is the CW39 news report on the Houston Anonymous protest of the Church of Scientology. -
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WSMV News Man Issued Citation In Scientology Protest (Nashville, TN)
by AnonymousImpact 436 views
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CTV CCHR at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada)
by AnonymousImpact 107 views
While there is no showing of Anonymous directly, the "demonstration" outside referred to is Anonymous
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KXAN News (Austin, TX)
by AnonymousImpact 84 views
David Scott of KXAN news (NBC Austin) reports that some 200 masked demonstrators protest in front of the Scientology org at 2200 Guadalupe street in downtown Austin. These Anonymous protesters call Scientology a dangerous cult. Scientology is a practice based on beliefs by L. Ron Hubbard.
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CBC Radio Canada CCHR Exposure at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada)
by AnonymousImpact 312 views
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France3 News (Paris, France)
by AnonymousImpact 318 views
They advance in masks, the members of the movement Anonymous, communicate via the internet and together take action against the Church of Scientology the world over. They contest the existence, the methods, and the financial means of the sect founded by L. Ron Hubbard. Our report, by Carole Cuello and Salah Agrabi.
France3 covers the April 2008 protest "Operation Reconnect" in Paris, France. -
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CBC Le Telejournal (Quebec City, Canada) - Anonymous protests Scientology in Quebec, Canada
by AnonymousImpact 760 views
A CBC news article shows a demonstration outside of the Church of Scientology in Quebec. Protesters claim that the Church of Scientology use intimidation techniques against its protesters and infiltration techniques i all aspects of society. Anonymous describes the Fair Game policy and how Scientologists are always found filming or taking pictures of protesters. They also describe how Scientology has its legal team send cease and desist letters to dissuade people in speaking out.
Karine Belanger, Scientology spokesperson, insists that there are no bad religions, but only bad religion ambassadors. -
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CTV News - Murray Oliver examines Scientology protests in Canada
by AnonymousImpact 192 views
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Central News (Birmingham, UK) - Anonymous vs Scientology
by AnonymousImpact 2,206 views
Central News coverage of the February 10, 2008 protest by Anonymous at the Church of Scientology in Birmingham.
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bild Report (Germany)
by AnonymousImpact 60 views
February 2, 2008
A shadowy mysterious group who call themselves Anonymous declare war on the Church of Scientology via a video uploaded to YouTube. -
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WTHI News (Terre Haute, Indiana) - Anonymous Scientology protest in Indiana
by AnonymousImpact 1,029 views
CBS affliate WTHI-TV reports on Anonymous protesting Scientology's fraud and abuse at Indiana State University Campus (September 26th 2009).
http://www.whyweprotest.net
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WSMV Protester Sues Church of Scientology (Nashville, TN)
by AnonymousImpact 2,543 views
Protester Sues Church Of Scientology
College Student Says Peaceful Protest Intent Led To Arrest
Reported By Dennis Ferrier
POSTED: 4:10 pm CDT October 30, 2009
UPDATED: 7:39 pm CDT October 30, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A college student is suing the Nashville Church of Scientology, a security company and three off-duty Spring Hill police officers for $6 million. Thomas Parker said he was knocked to the ground, handcuffed and arrested, for nothing more than attempting to peacefully protest.
The Church of Scientology's grand opening turned into a grand mess when hired security arrested protesters. It would have been a he-said, she-said -- except that it was all caught on tape.
Parker was on his way to protest the grand opening. He was still blocks away when security guards cut off him and his group.
Three off-duty officers working for Hayes Security and hired by the church took down Parker, handcuffed and arrested him.
The church had taken out permits to block the street for the wrong day.
Parker, through his attorney, Nathaniel Koenig, is suing all of the above-mentioned parties.
"I'm just hoping that right will be done," Parker said.
Brian Fesler, a Church of Scientology representative, said the group had threatened the church in the past. -
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KTLA News Story on Ex-Scientologists' Press Conference
by AnonymousImpact 120 views
KTLA News Story on Ex-Scientologists' Press Conference in Los Angeles, California, USA on February 12, 2010
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KABC - Ex-Scientologists to expose alleged abuse
by AnonymousImpact 409 views
Ex-Scientologists to expose alleged abuse
Friday, February 12, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- Former Scientologists are suing the Church of Scientology for abuse they allegedly suffered while working for them. They spoke about the abuse publically for the first time Friday.
"I was personally beat up on five separate occasions by the head of Scientology, David Muscavitch," said former Scientology director Jeffrey Hawkins, a member of the church for 35 years.
Hawkins is a former official of the Church of Scientology who was their marketing whiz then promoted to the top. Now, he and other former employees are working just as hard to expose the church's alleged tactics including assaults, threats and virtual slavery.
"You can't just walk in and out. You have to have an OK," said Hawkins.
Laura DeCrescenzo says that at 7 years old, she signed a contract that would give her a lifetime of lessons if she worked her lifetime for the church in what is called a "billion year contract."
But when she became pregnant at 17, she said that her bosses pressured her to abort the baby.
"I never agreed to have an abortion. Did I concede? Yes, I did. Does it kill me every day? Yes, it does," said DeCrescenzo.
A spokesman for the church calls them disgruntled employees.
"They are frivolous. It's just people trying to get attention and frankly make money from the church, using the press to flank litigation," described Tommy Davis, a spokesperson for the Church of Scientology.
The alleged victims do not attack the church's doctrine, and they say celebrity members such as John Travolta and Tom Cruise are likely unaware of the church's labor practices.
The whistleblowers are aligned with the protest group called Anonymous. Friday marks the second anniversary of global demonstrations.
The former employees are also fighting in the courts. They describe conditions like a prison camp with 100-hour work weeks at 49 cents an hour.
"They are telling that the people that work for them that are employees, that they are volunteers, that they don't have to be paid, and they are not paying these people," said former employee Mark Headley.
"All of us who work for the church love working for the church. We volunteer our time. It is something we do to dedicate ourselves to our religion," said Davis.
But the religion did not help Will Fry.
"It messed me up," said Fry, a former church member.
The church is urging the public to ignore dissenters and check the church out for themselves. Meantime, a demonstration at the Hollywood headquarters for Saturday at 3 p.m. -
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KCAL 9 News - Ex-scientologists blast church
by AnonymousImpact 688 views
Former members of the church held a press conference in Hollywood Friday. Some charged physical and mental abuse. The Church fought back and denied the allegations.
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TVA News - Opening of New Scientology Org in Quebec
by AnonymousImpact 420 views
January 30, 2010
TVA news in Quebec covers the Ideal Org opening in Quebec City. Anonymous protesters attend, as do Scientologists from all over the USA and Canada. Mixed opinions from public, a statement from Karine Belanger. -
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KTTV - Fox 11 News Coverage of Scientology Press Conference
by AnonymousImpact 285 views
Fox 11 covers a press conference held by former members of the Church of Scientology. The ex-Scientologists alleged physical, mental and emotional abuse, including beatings and coerced abortions.
