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‘VICTIMS ARE BEING HEARD’

Ex-Scientologist Leah Remini claims Danny Masterson’s rape arrest ‘is just the beginning’ for the church

EX-SCIENTOLOGIST Leah Remini claimed Danny Masterson’s rape arrest "is just the beginning" for the church.

The That 70's Show actor was charged in Los Angeles on Wednesday with sexually between 2001 and 2003.

 Leah Remini claimed Danny Masterson’s rape arrest ‘is just the beginning’ for the church
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Leah Remini claimed Danny Masterson’s rape arrest ‘is just the beginning’ for the churchCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The That 70's Show actor was charged with sexually assaulting three women between 2001 and 2003 in L.A. on Wednesday
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The That 70's Show actor was charged with sexually assaulting three women between 2001 and 2003 in L.A. on WednesdayCredit: Getty Images

Leah tweeted in repose to Danny's arrest news: "Finally, victims are being heard when it comes to Scientology! Praise the lord!

"This is just the beginning Scientology, your days of getting away with it is coming to an end!"

Leah is a former Scientologist, and her docuseries Scientology and the Aftermath shines a spotlight on alleged crimes and abuses of the Church.

The actress became a member of Scientology when she was a young girl and left the organization in 2013

 Leah tweeted in repose to Danny's arrest news: 'Finally, victims are being heard when it comes to Scientology! Praise the lord!'
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Leah tweeted in repose to Danny's arrest news: 'Finally, victims are being heard when it comes to Scientology! Praise the lord!'
 Years after allegations first began, Danny was taken into custody yesterday morning
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Years after allegations first began, Danny was taken into custody yesterday morningCredit: The Mega Agency

Years after allegations first began, Danny was taken into custody yesterday morning.

He has since been released on bail, according to .

Masterson’s attorney, Tom Mesereau, said in a statement: “[Danny] is innocent, and we’re confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify.
“Obviously, Mr. Masterson and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year-old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out.
“The people who know Mr. Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false.”
 Masterson’s attorney, Tom Mesereau, said in a statement his client 'is innocent'
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Masterson’s attorney, Tom Mesereau, said in a statement his client 'is innocent'Credit: Getty Images - Getty
 Last year, four women filed a lawsuit against him and the Church of Scientology for stalking and harassment
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Last year, four women filed a lawsuit against him and the Church of Scientology for stalking and harassmentCredit: Epics

In 2017, the Los Angeles Police Department began investigating three women who claimed the 44-year-old actor assaulted them in the early 2000s.

Last year, four women filed a lawsuit against him and the Church of Scientology for stalking and harassment.

According to the women’s attorney, Brian Kent, they claim in the lawsuit the church targeted them in a "silence and intimidation" campaign after they made the accusations public.

One of the plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit, Danny's actress ex-girlfriend Chrissie Bixler, said in court documents he assaulted her “on more than one occasion” in late 2001 or early 2002.

She added one of the alleged assaults happened while she was unconscious.

 Danny has been married to actor and model Bijou Phillips since 2011
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Danny has been married to actor and model Bijou Phillips since 2011Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Danny, a well-known Scientologist, has denied the allegations several times.

A spokesperson for the church called the lawsuit a "ludicrous publicity stunt."

The actor's lawyers have denied the lawsuit’s allegations, calling them “false and defamatory."

William Forman, an attorney for the Church of Scientology International, told The Times in 2019: “This baseless lawsuit will go nowhere, because the claims are ludicrous and a sham."


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