Leah Remini has filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, for harassment, defamation and other illegal conduct.
Leah Remini Files Lawsuit Against Scientology for Harassment and Defamation
Leah Remini‘s fight against Scientology continues. The American actress, former follower of the controversial Church, filed a complaint on Wednesday against its leader David Miscavige for harassment, defamation, threats and other illegal pressure.
In her complaint revealed by ” Variety “, she states: “For 17 years, Scientology and David Miscavige subjected me to what I consider to be psychological torture, defamation, surveillance, harassment and bullying, which has had a significant impact on my life and career. I believe I am not the first person targeted by Scientology and its operations, but I intend to be the last.”
It was in 1979, when she was a child, that Leah Remini joined the very powerful sect – considered a religion in the United States – before leaving it in 2013. Since then, she has fought for accountability for the Scientology is recognized in numerous illegal acts.
Threats to people who want to leave
In her complaint filed August 2, she says she wants to “demand that Scientology, and any entity it controls and funds, cease and desist from its alleged practice of harassment, defamation and other unlawful conduct against any person whom Scientology considers an enemy.
Over the years, several testimonies revealed that members who attempted to leave the Church would be threatened or monitored. According to the complaint report, the cult’s founder, Ron Hubbard, “has institutionalized a series of retaliatory actions to be taken against any individual, organization, business or governmental entity that Scientology declares to be an enemy.” According to the organizations’ rules, directives from Hubbard cannot be changed.
This is what would have happened to Katie Holmes according to rumors dating from her divorce from Tom Cruise. Married to the most famous representative of the Church, she had decided to separate from him, taking their daughter Suri with her. Since then, Tom Cruise no longer seems to be in contact with the woman who is now a teenager. “ People who work for Tom Cruise or who are part of his entourage will tell you that he is evil , ” Leah Remini said in 2017 while responding to an Internet user.
“Religious freedom does not give anyone the right to intimidate or harass”
“With this lawsuit, I hope to protect my rights, as granted by the United States Constitution, to tell the truth and report the facts about Scientology. I am convinced that the banner of religious freedom does not give anyone the right to intimidate, harass and abuse those who exercise their First Amendment rights,” the American actress said in her complaint.
A way to defend herself while she is the most fervent opponent of the Church of Scientology. In 2016, she co-created and produced a documentary series about the Church titled “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.” One program won him two Emmy Awards.
Strong speeches
Last November, she testified at a trial on behalf of Canadian director Paul Haggis, who was accused of sexual assault . According to her, Scientology was behind these allegations, while he left the sect in 2009. At the same time, she had also spoken out in the case surrounding the rapes committed by actor Danny Masterson , he -same member of Scientology, whose trial ended in a mistrial due to lack of unanimity.
On Twitter, Leah Remini said: “While this is not the outcome I wanted for the survivors of Danny Masterson, I am happy that a new trial has already been decided. My heart breaks for the women who fought with courage and determination for justice for more than five years. For years, they were targeted and harassed by Scientology and its agents. They were also targeted and harassed by family members and friends who remained in Scientology.”
It was Leah Remini who convinced one of the victims to file a complaint at the time. Following a retrial, Danny Masterson was finally found guilty in Los Angeles of raping two women.
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