"Accusers Urge RICO Charges Against Scientology for Alleged Cover-up in Masterson Case"
The Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, along with actor Danny Masterson, are facing a civil harassment case where plaintiffs are pushing for the organization to be labeled a criminal enterprise under RICO charges. The case includes new rape allegations against Masterson and claims of the church's involvement in criminal activities like fraud and human trafficking. Scientology denies the allegations, while a separate lawsuit involving former member Leah Remini has brought forward a deposition that contradicts the church's narrative about a 2019 knife attack in Sydney. Masterson was convicted of rape in June 2023 and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.