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Whistleblower Links Georgia Narconon To Scientology

Intelligence

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Published on Oct 3, 2012 by Intelligenceplus

October 3, 2012 - Lucas Catton told Flesicher he knows the Narconon drug treatment program better than almost anyone. He went through it as a student, and then rose to be become president of the Flagship Arrowhead facility in Oklahoma. "Is it what it pretends to be? Absolutely not," said Catton. "Narconon is, essentially it is Scientology."

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/whistleblower-memo-link-georgia-narconon...


[video=youtube;kKAJa0J5Ig0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKAJa0J5Ig0[/video]



Published on Oct 3, 2012 by Intelligenceplus


October 3, 2012 -

Channel 2 Action News has already noticed a change to Narconon International's website since an investigation exposed the organization advertising its Georgia program as a long-term residential facility. Now the wording has been altered and does not indicate which type of facility it is.

Cook said he would consider asking legislators to include drug rehab facilities in last year's expansion of Georgia law toughening regulations on nursing homes.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/state-law-could-change-after-channel-2-n...


[video=youtube;4C-GndhPMQM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-GndhPMQM[/video]
 

Auditor's Toad

Clear as Mud
Narconon IS scientology.

Is it not impossible to look at the Narconon program & scientology & not see they are the same ?

Two peas in the same pod.
 

AnonyMary

Formerly Fooled - Finally Free
State law could change after Channel 2 Narconon investigation

WSBTV- Atlanta

State law could change after Channel 2 Narconon investigation
State investigation sparked after death at Scientology-linked facility
( read article and see news video) by Jodie Fleischer
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/state-law-could-change-after-channel-2-narconon-in/nSSjm/

Lucas Catton interviewed.

Posted: 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Whistleblower, memo link Georgia Narconon to Scientology
Channel 2 Investigation looks at nonprofit rehab program after patient death
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/whistleblower-memo-link-georgia-narconon-scientolo/nSSgm/

Whistleblower Links Georgia Narconon To Scientology
http://youtu.be/kKAJa0J5Ig0
 

AnonyMary

Formerly Fooled - Finally Free
OK Legislator asks for more oversight (Narconon Arrowhead)

Over at WWP, member 'another123' posted:

Legislator asks for more oversight
*scroll down to 4th story

A local lawmaker disturbed by suspicious practices of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in his county of Pittsburg plans to eliminate a loophole which allowed centers deemed “nonmedical” to operate without any state oversight.
In response to the recent deaths at Narconon Arrowheard, recently Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester, requested the House of Representatives legal staff to draft legislation to require that nonmedical treatment centers must receive oversight and certification from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
“Many questionable practices have come to light in the last few months ...[cont. @ link]

props to OCMB

Previous news on this:

Pending Legislation Could Close "Loophole"
Talks set for Monday about lack of state oversight at "non-medical" rehabilitation centers.
Calvin Wright, KTOK News

State Representative Brian Renegar of McAlester says he's planning on Monday to discuss pending legislation with Senator Tom Ivester of Sayre, about treatment practices at the Narconon Arrowhead drug rehab center.

Renegar said seven people have died at the center in recent years, and he's concerned about a legal loophole which allows some centers deemed as "non-medical" to operate without oversight by the state.

"We're going to visit with the Department of Mental Health about some of our concerns," Renegar told KTOK. "I was most concerned about them not doing normal blood work on individuals coming in there," Renegar said. He said he understands the facility only does urine screenings. "They don't check the liver or kidney functions. They don't do any blood work at all," Renegar said. "They don't even check for hepatitis. I would be very concerened about sending a loved one to a facility and them having a roommate who has hepatitis," Renegar said.

Renegar said he has not yet spoken directly with representatives of the Narconon Arrowhead facility.

Renegar is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He owns the Renegar Animal Hospital in McAlester.

(Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester.)

(Sen. Tom Ivester, D-Sayre.)
 

Purple Rain

Crusader
Published on Oct 3, 2012 by Intelligenceplus

October 3, 2012 - Lucas Catton told Flesicher he knows the Narconon drug treatment program better than almost anyone. He went through it as a student, and then rose to be become president of the Flagship Arrowhead facility in Oklahoma. "Is it what it pretends to be? Absolutely not," said Catton. "Narconon is, essentially it is Scientology."

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/whistleblower-memo-link-georgia-narconon...


[video=youtube;kKAJa0J5Ig0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKAJa0J5Ig0[/video]



Published on Oct 3, 2012 by Intelligenceplus


October 3, 2012 -

Channel 2 Action News has already noticed a change to Narconon International's website since an investigation exposed the organization advertising its Georgia program as a long-term residential facility. Now the wording has been altered and does not indicate which type of facility it is.

Cook said he would consider asking legislators to include drug rehab facilities in last year's expansion of Georgia law toughening regulations on nursing homes.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/state-law-could-change-after-channel-2-n...


[video=youtube;4C-GndhPMQM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-GndhPMQM[/video]

It sounds like disgruntled former patients are pouring out of the woodwork! Can anyone say class action?
 
Re: State law could change after Channel 2 Narconon investigation

WSBTV- Atlanta

State law could change after Channel 2 Narconon investigation
State investigation sparked after death at Scientology-linked facility
( read article and see news video) by Jodie Fleischer
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/state-law-could-change-after-channel-2-narconon-in/nSSjm/

Lucas Catton interviewed.

Posted: 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Whistleblower, memo link Georgia Narconon to Scientology
Channel 2 Investigation looks at nonprofit rehab program after patient death
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/whistleblower-memo-link-georgia-narconon-scientolo/nSSgm/

Whistleblower Links Georgia Narconon To Scientology
http://youtu.be/kKAJa0J5Ig0

So good to see the corruption doxed so that officialdom can do what needs to be done. This will really help to tear scientology OPEN!
 

CoolHand

Patron with Honors
Great stuff, Cool Hand Luke

Thanks, there was so much more said that I wish could have been used, but they cut it the way they saw fit for their story and timeline. We talked for hours. Hopefully the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article out in Sunday's paper will have more of that information.

Also, it is my understanding that Pete Combs might have a 13-minute wrap-up segment on WSB Radio Sunday morning as well.

I give all the credit though to the Desmond family, Jeff Harris and his team, the people over at The Tipping Point for their relentless pursuit of this, and the WSB/AJC reporters for their work.
 

Intelligence

Silver Meritorious Patron
Thanks, there was so much more said that I wish could have been used, but they cut it the way they saw fit for their story and timeline. We talked for hours. Hopefully the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article out in Sunday's paper will have more of that information.

Also, it is my understanding that Pete Combs might have a 13-minute wrap-up segment on WSB Radio Sunday morning as well.

I give all the credit though to the Desmond family, Jeff Harris and his team, the people over at The Tipping Point for their relentless pursuit of this, and the WSB/AJC reporters for their work.

GREAT job, Luke - - keep it up:thumbsup:
 

AnonyMary

Formerly Fooled - Finally Free
Media Investigations, Reports Into Narconon of Georgia & Related News Articles

Just wanted to put an ongoing list of articles on the Desmond case here

Letter from Narconon Georgia Board of Directors
WSB Atlanta-Oct 4, 2012
The following is an email sent by Narconon Georgia's board of directors in ... WSB News presented these reports as if they were based on recent news, when ...
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/letter-narconon-georgia-board-directors/nSTZ9/

Narconon of Ga. Investigation Part Three
WSB Radio-Oct 2, 2012
A young man comes to Atlanta for drug treatment and winds up dead of an overdose. His family is suing the facility he came to, saying it advertised itself as an ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/narconon-ga-investigation-part-three/nSRwz/

Things That Shouldn't Be
WSB Radio 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
This memo, written in August, 2008, by Narconon of Georgia Executive Director Mary Reiser, is routed to the Directors of Inspection and Reports for Narconon International and Narconon Eastern US – as well as the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE) Eastern US, which is a secular organization affiliated ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/documents/2012/oct/02/things-shouldnt-be/

Patrick Desmond OSA Report
WSB Radio 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
Created less than 24 hours after Patrick Desmond died of a drug and alcohol overdose while a patient at Narconon of Georgia, this memo, written by executive director Mary Reiser, is clearly routed to the legal director of Narconon International, the executive director of ABLE Eastern US, the Director of ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/documents/2012/oct/02/patrick-desmond-osa-report/

The Narconon-Scientology Connection
WSB Radio-Oct 2, 2012
When Patrick Desmond died of a drug and alcohol overdose while a patient at Narconon of Georgia on June 11, 2008, one of the first things the organization's ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/narconon-scientology-connection/nSRr7/

State investigates Narconon Georgia after Channel 2 evidence
WSB Atlanta-Oct 2, 2012
A Georgia drug rehab program with ties to the Church of Scientology is now under a state investigation after Channel 2 Action News showed inspectors new ...
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/state-investigates-narconon-georgia-after-channel-/nSRsC/

Narconon of Ga. Investigation Part Two
WSB Radio-Oct 2, 2012
Yesterday....WSB introduced us to the story of 28-year old Patrick Desmond… who came to the Atlanta area from Florida in hopes of kicking his drug and alcohol ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/narconon-ga-investigation-part-two/nSRXy/

Narconon Debunked by its own Expert :D
WSB Radio-Oct 1, 2012
Narconon describes itself as an “alternative” drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that emphasizes communication, self-control and drug-free detoxification in ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/narconon-debunked-its-own-expert/nSQ3t/

Narconon Under Fire
WSB Radio-Oct 1, 2012
The lawsuit filed by Patrick Desmond's family against Narconon of Georgia is one of several filed against the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Last month ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/narconon-under-fire/nSQ27/

2 Investigates: Patient death at Georgia Narconon
WSB Atlanta-Oct 1, 2012
Patrick Desmond's mother describes him as kind-hearted and good-natured, but the former Marine died at 28-years-old, losing a battle against alcoholism.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/2-investigates-patient-death-georgia-narconon/nSQwp/

Narconon of Ga. Part One
WSB Radio-Oct 1, 2012
Narconon is a non-profit organization that bills itself as an “alternative” drug rehab program. It's not a 12-step program… some of its teachings are radical… and ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/narconon-ga-part-one/nSQdL/

About this WSB Investigation
WSB Radio-Sep 30, 2012
WSB Radio News Reporter Pete Combs began investigating Narconon of Georgia after learning of the lawsuit filed against the drug rehab organization by the ...
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/about-wsb-investigation/nSQNF/

More from WSB TV , including videos documents
http://www.wsbtv.com/search/?q=Narconon

More from WSB Radio, including audiocasts & documents :)
http://www.wsbradio.com/search/?q=Narconon

Tony Ortega - Ortega Underground articles on this:

How much proof do reporters need that Narconon is a Scientology front group?
Scientology's drug rehab program, Narconon, continues to be mired in controversy over patient deaths and government investigations. But as that goes on and on, why are there still reporters and news organizations that seem nervous about explaining that Narconon is, first and foremost, an arm of Scientology? We take a look at the facts.
http://ortegaunderground.wordpress.com/2012/10/05/scientology-on-the-high-seas/

Scientology's Georgia drug rehab hit with double-barreled media onslaught
Narconon's nightmarish year continues as a remarkable media firestorm has started in Atlanta. We wrote earlier about Patrick Desmond's 2008 death and his family's lawsuit this summer, and were outraged by some of the deceptive Scientology practices outlined in court documents. Now, a coordinated expose by local radio and television is exploding this story in a remarkable way.
http://ortegaunderground.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/scientologys-drug-rehab-in-georgia-hit-with-double-barreled-media-onslaught/

Mark Bunker speaks and Atlanta burns
http://ortegaunderground.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/mark-bunker-speaks-and-atlanta-burns/

Another Narconon Lawsuit, Oregon Dentist to Fight Order, and More Scientology Links
http://ortegaunderground.wordpress.com/2012/10/06/another-narconon-lawsuit-oregon-dentist-to-fight-order-and-more-scientology-links/

Readers can keep up-to-date on the Georgia case and media aattention here on Reaching For The Tipping Point forum
http://forum.reachingforthetippingpoint.net/index.php/topic,11501.0.html
 

Smurf

Gold Meritorious SP
[video=youtube;4C-GndhPMQM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-GndhPMQM[/video]
Mary Patrice (Miller) Rieser looks awfully uncomfortable with being confronted with the instrument of her own doing (letter).

Mary's a real piece of work. She had her townhouse foreclosed on in 2010.

In the SUPERIOR COURT, Fulton County, Georgia
Case No. 2010CV182381
HOLCOMB'S CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. VS. MARY RIESER
Filed on 03/04/2010
Case Type: FORECLOS
Current Status: Disposed
Disposition: 07/22/2010 - FINAL ORDER

http://www.trulia.com/homes/Georgia/Roswell/sold/233687-115-Old-Ferry-Way-Roswell-GA-30076

The plaintiff successfully implemented a court order from Gwinnett County garnishing Mary's wages from Narconon of Georgia, on 09/08/2010, subject to the "179 day rule" (Georgia law allows garnishments for only a 6 mo. period).

http://www.georgiacourts.org/counci... Court Benchbook/Chapters/04 Garnishments.pdf

Gwinnett Courts - HOLCOMBS CROSSING HOA VS MARY P. RIESER
Case Number: 10-GC-11936-S3
Case Type: STATE COURT GARNISHMENT
Case Date: Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Case Category: GARNISHMENT-CONTINUING
Disposition Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - Garnishment 179 Day Rule

Holcombs Crossing Homeowners Association Inc. - Plaintiff
Narconon of Georgia Inc. - Garnishee
Rieser, Mary - Defendant

09/08/2010 - Gen civil case filing info form - Attorney for Plaintiff
09/13/2010 - Sheriff's entry of service - sheriff
05/25/2011 - Garnishment - 179 day rule - judge


She's being sued again - filed last Tuesday, Oct. 2 - by the same association to foreclose on her home for failure to pay her debts.

In the SUPERIOR COURT, Fulton County, Georgia
Case No. 2012CV222282
HOLCOMB'S CROSSING HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. VS. MARY RIESER

Filed on 10/02/2012
Case Type: FORECLOSURE
Judge: Tom Campbell
Current Status: Filed

Plaintiff Attorneys:
G. Lanier Coulter, Jr
2200 CENTURY PARKWAY
SUITE 101
ATLANTA, GA 30345

http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/home.asp#partycasesearch/
 
Mary Patrice (Miller) Rieser looks awfully uncomfortable with being confronted with the instrument of her own doing (letter).

Mary's a real piece of work. She had her townhouse foreclosed on in 2010.

In the SUPERIOR COURT, Fulton County, Georgia
Case No. 2010CV182381
HOLCOMB'S CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. VS. MARY RIESER
Filed on 03/04/2010
Case Type: FORECLOS
Current Status: Disposed
Disposition: 07/22/2010 - FINAL ORDER

http://www.trulia.com/homes/Georgia/Roswell/sold/233687-115-Old-Ferry-Way-Roswell-GA-30076

The plaintiff successfully implemented a court order from Gwinnett County garnishing Mary's wages from Narconon of Georgia, on 09/08/2010, subject to the "179 day rule" (Georgia law allows garnishments for only a 6 mo. period).

http://www.georgiacourts.org/counci... Court Benchbook/Chapters/04 Garnishments.pdf

Gwinnett Courts - HOLCOMBS CROSSING HOA VS MARY P. RIESER
Case Number: 10-GC-11936-S3
Case Type: STATE COURT GARNISHMENT
Case Date: Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Case Category: GARNISHMENT-CONTINUING
Disposition Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - Garnishment 179 Day Rule

Holcombs Crossing Homeowners Association Inc. - Plaintiff
Narconon of Georgia Inc. - Garnishee
Rieser, Mary - Defendant

09/08/2010 - Gen civil case filing info form - Attorney for Plaintiff
09/13/2010 - Sheriff's entry of service - sheriff
05/25/2011 - Garnishment - 179 day rule - judge


She's being sued again - filed last Tuesday, Oct. 2 - by the same association to foreclose on her home for failure to pay her debts.

In the SUPERIOR COURT, Fulton County, Georgia
Case No. 2012CV222282
HOLCOMB'S CROSSING HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. VS. MARY RIESER

Filed on 10/02/2012
Case Type: FORECLOSURE
Judge: Tom Campbell
Current Status: Filed

Plaintiff Attorneys:
G. Lanier Coulter, Jr
2200 CENTURY PARKWAY
SUITE 101
ATLANTA, GA 30345

http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/home.asp#partycasesearch/


She looks a hell of a lot less skilled in BS than some scientologists I've seen on camera.
I think she is going to be mincemeat before long. I also think that her seniors are trying to throw her under the bus, from reading depositions. However, the Lawyers are making sure that it is 1000 000% clear, and on record, how NN is run on a daily basis by the COS.
 

Smurf

Gold Meritorious SP
She looks a hell of a lot less skilled in BS than some scientologists I've seen on camera.

Maybe, the COS is the only thing she can hang onto in her life. Her ex-husband, Ray, and daughter, Joscelyn, are out of the cult & raising families of their own. Except for listing her mother as a FB friend, Joscelyn has photos in her album talking about the wonderful & loving relationship she has with her father, stepmother & half-sisters.

Nothing said about her biological mother, who's gone into debt defending her beloved cult.

https://www.facebook.com/maryriesernnga
 
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