The Church of Scientology is a " criminal enterprise " that uses celebrities, like actor Danny Masterson, to advance Mafia-like racketeering, a recently filed lawsuit alleges. "Many of Scientology’s criminal enterprise’s money-making schemes are criminal in nature," the lawsuit alleges. To protect high-profile members, Scientology leaders allegedly retaliate against outspoken victims or witnesses with threats, extortion, identity theft, arson and different types of fraud, according to the complaint. It describes the use of a "fair game" policy to ruin Scientology's enemies, which include law enforcement, prosecutors, journalists and elected officials. That elicited applause from former members, like actress Leah Remini, who escaped and blew the whistle on the Church of Scientology.

Source: Fox News January 05, 2024 01:27 UTC