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Scientology: The truth rundown
High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at the
Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige.

Scientology leader David Miscavige is the focus of this special report from the St. Petersburg Times. Former executives of the Church of Scientology, including two of the former top lieutenants to Miscavige, have come forward to describe a culture of intimidation and violence under David Miscavige. These former Scientology leaders served for years with Miscavige.

  • Read our special report
    on Scientology

    • Chapter 1
  • Scientology:
    The Truth Rundown
    High-ranking defectors provide an unprecedented inside look at Scientology, its leader and the Lisa McPherson case.
  • Scientology's response: "Total lies"
    • Chapter 2
    Chapter 3
    Videos: In their own words
  • Amy Scobee
    "I never had a job. ... No high school diploma because I started on staff when I was 14. I had no bank account, no driver's license. I knew nothing of the outside world because I had been there for so long."
    • Marty Rathbun