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Times Undercover Probe Finds Scientology Recruits 13-Year-Old Workers

8/14/2026

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Reporter Exposes Child Labor

The Times of London reported that a reporter spent months undercover at Scientology’s Edinburgh organization in the United Kingdom.
The investigation documented that children as young as 13 are recruited as poorly paid workers.
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Alex Barnes-Ross provided a reaction to The Times of London’s investigation.

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Scientology Under Fire

Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (Justin Craig) pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to aggravated assault and drug charges, receiving a 17-year sentence.
Leah Remini’s defamation suit against Scientology had several claims dismissed, with the appeal fully briefed and oral arguments set for July 23, 2026.
Baxter, Paris and Valerie Haney allege labor-trafficking by Scientology and say they were forced into religious arbitration.

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Reporter Exposes Child Labor

The Times of London reported that a reporter spent months undercover at Scientology’s Edinburgh organization in the United Kingdom.
The investigation documented that children as young as 13 are recruited as poorly paid workers.
Substack will email today’s feature story to subscribers who signed up for free emails.
Alex Barnes-Ross provided a reaction to The Times of London’s investigation.

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