Leah Remini, the renowned actor known for her role in “The King of Queens,” has taken legal action against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige. In her lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, Remini alleges that she and others were targeted for speaking out against the organization, resulting in defamation and harassment.
After publicly severing ties with the church in 2013, Remini has been an advocate for former members who also faced alleged targeting after speaking out against Scientology. She documented her experiences with the church in a memoir released in 2015 and hosted the acclaimed docuseries “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
The lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of a decade-long campaign of stalking, surveillance, harassment, threats, and intimidation against Remini. It further claims that Scientology-controlled and -coordinated social media accounts were used to spread intentional misinformation and malign her reputation.
The Church of Scientology has not responded to Remini’s allegations at this time.
According to the lawsuit, the church employed a strategy called “Three Channel Handling,” which involved launching counterattacks against individuals labeled as “suppressive” for speaking out against the alleged abuse within the organization.
Remini’s lawsuit also accuses the church of funding the promotion of false information about her through social media manipulation. It is worth noting that because Scientology is recognized as a religious institution, its funds are exempt from taxes.
In addition to targeting Remini, the lawsuit claims that Scientology enlisted numerous current and former members to record false statements about her and her family. These statements were then publicly disseminated.
Remini also highlights the organization’s harassment and intimidation of her friends and family. She details her mother’s devoted membership in the Church of Scientology, which allegedly led to neglect of Remini and her sister during their childhood.
The lawsuit reveals that Remini was coerced into joining the church at the young age of 13, signing a billion-year contract that deprived her of a normal childhood and isolated her from her home.
Her experiences within Scientology left her believing that her sacrifice was essential for saving the planet, a belief enforced through years of brainwashing and conditioning.
Furthermore, Remini alleges that she was forced to pay a significant amount of money and dedicate countless hours to Scientology training, which she claims involved verbal, physical, and sexual abuse.
In a statement on Twitter, Remini emphasized that her lawsuit not only represents her personal experience but also stands for others who have spoken out against Scientology. She expressed the belief that individuals should be able to share their stories without fear of retaliation from an institution with immense power and assets, including tax exemption.
The lawsuit marks a pivotal moment in Remini’s ongoing battle with the Church of Scientology, shedding light on the alleged abuses within the organization and seeking justice for herself and others who have endured similar hardships.
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