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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 59 MIN

The lawyers defending Scientology are becoming judges in California's Supreme Court - Scientology Secrets #11

from Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed · host Marc Headley & Claire Headley

Send us Fan MailEver wondered how Scientology manages to evade legal consequences for decades of alleged abuses? The answer lies in their sophisticated legal machinery – a system now raising serious ethical questions as former Scientology attorneys ascend to judicial positions.In this eye-opening episode, Marc and Claire Headley (former Sea Org members with 20+ years inside Scientology) analyze the recent appointment of William Hobbs Foreman to California's Supreme Court by Governor Gavin Newsom. This appointment follows a disturbing pattern first established when Mark Marmorro, who represented Scientology against the Headleys in 2009, was appointed to the same court by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2010.Drawing from personal experience and meticulous research, the Headleys present documented evidence of Foreman's involvement in four major Scientology cases, where his legal strategies consistently delayed justice for victims while allowing continued harassment. From forcing religious arbitration to arguing that children's "religious obedience contracts" were binding, these tactics protected Scientology from facing jury trials – which Marc notes they've never won.Most troubling is the revelation that documents from 2021 still link both judges to Scientology cases, raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest in California's highest court. While judges should ethically recuse themselves from ruling on Scientology matters, their influence extends beyond individual cases to the broader legal environment.This isn't merely an academic discussion – it's a call to action. The Headleys provide practical resources for filing attorney misconduct complaints, submitting judicial grievances, and contacting Governor Newsom directly. They've even compiled bar numbers for key Scientology attorneys to simplify the process.Ready to help bring accountability? Watch now to learn how you can participate in creating meaningful change against one of the most litigious organizations in America.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

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