Controversial
Former Scientology members billed 150000 dollars to speak with family again
Julian Dorey Daily
If YOU Think Scientology BLACKMAILS, You NEED To See This | The Headleys
What was said
"We escape and start our lives over, and the only way we'd ever be able to speak to our family ever again is if we did A to E steps. That's what it's called. And basically went back into Scientology, but those steps would have included having to pay our freeloader bills, which cumulative between the two of us was $150,000."
Marc and Claire Headley reveal that after escaping the Sea Organization in 2005, Scientology issued them combined freeloader bills totaling $150,000 for mandatory training they received while working 16+ hour days for $46 per week. The organization declared them suppressive persons, severing all family contact unless they pay these bills and complete steps to return to Scientology. This practice leverages family relationships to financially extort former members and prevent them from exposing abuses.
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- Julian Dorey Daily
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- If YOU Think Scientology BLACKMAILS, You NEED To See This | The Headleys
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