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Scientologists prosecuted in Russia for hatemongering

Published: 23 July, 2010, 16:16
Edited: 12 August, 2010, 02:56

TAGS: Crime, Religion, Scandal


A branch of the Church of Scientology in Russia has been accused of inciting hatred and humiliating human dignity.

A criminal investigation into the activities of the church has been launched.

The center located in the city of Shchelkovo near Moscow has been searched by the police, a source told Interfax news agency.

They have confiscated materials from the scientologists’ office. Some of the documents have been deemed extremist by specialists in linguistics.

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hadley August 11, 2010, 16:07
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You should be more precise in what exactly is being investigated Church or what ? its

JamesB August 07, 2010, 19:57
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its interesting how these guys get attacked by the media but no one is open or clear about what they have done. I like your news site but you should be proffesional enough to have all the data at hand before you yourself spread hate.

EML July 24, 2010, 15:35
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what do they believe in exactly?