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Memorandum: Church of Scientology (September 21, 1993)

Author: FBI Washington DC
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September 21, 1993 CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY The central files of the FBI reveal there have been numerous inquiries from citizens to the FBI regarding the Church of Scientology (COS) dating from the 1960's. We have also received numerous allegations of criminal violations of child labor laws, prostitution, drugs and theft. COS was founded by Lafayette Ron Hubbard, whose theory of "Scientology" was an alleged science which instilled self- confidence, assisted in removing mental problems and … [Read more...] about Memorandum: Church of Scientology (September 21, 1993)

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Letter: Assistant FBI Director William M. Baker to Senator Slade Gorton (July 8, 1985)

Author: Assistant FBI Director William M. Baker
File/Ref. No.: 62-117658-107
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The videotape referenced in the material you enclosed on this subject has been provided by the Church as an exhibit to various pleadings filed in litigation with the Department of Justice, and it fails to substantiate claims of a counter-intelligence program directed against that group. [...] NOTE: Senator Gorton wrote to Mr. Brady regarding alleged undercover Government activities directed against the Church of Scientology. Similar reply has been given in response to other inquiries … [Read more...] about Letter: Assistant FBI Director William M. Baker to Senator Slade Gorton (July 8, 1985)

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Letter: Senator Lawton Chiles to FBI Director William Webster (May 31, 1985)

Author: Senator Lawton Chiles
File/Ref. No.: 62-116151-235
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Dear William: I have recently received the enclosed correspondence regarding matter involving your agency, and because of my desire to be responsive to all inquiries, I would appreciate having your comments and views. [...] Lawton Chiles (Florida) … [Read more...] about Letter: Senator Lawton Chiles to FBI Director William Webster (May 31, 1985)