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Former Scientologist says church named her stepfather to rebut Masterson testimony

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published August 9, 2026 · Julian Dorey Daily · The TOM CRUISE Stories Scientology Has Spent MILLIONS to Keep Hidden
Former Scientologist says church named her stepfather to rebut Masterson testimony
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The TOM CRUISE Stories Scientology Has Spent MILLIONS to Keep Hidden

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"And then she said, "But there's something you need to know. Um, Scientology has called has named someone to counter your expert witness testimony that they just disclosed today and that's your stepdad.""

Claire Headley says Los Angeles prosecutors asked her to testify as an expert witness in the Danny Masterson rape retrial, then warned her that Scientology had disclosed a rebuttal expert: her stepfather. She says the defence never ultimately called him, but describes the move as psychological pressure intended to destabilise her before taking the stand.

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