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French Scientologists booted from surf event

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:54:26 +0200

Members of an anti-drug association have been turned away from a surfing competition in Gironde, south-west France, after allegedly trying to convert people to the Church of Scientology.

French scientologists angered by fraud verdict

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:31:00 +0200

France's highest court on Wednesday upheld several convictions for "organized fraud" against the Church of Scientology. A representative from the Church told The Local the ruling was tantamount to "religious persecution" by France.

French scientologists head for supreme court

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:03:00 +0200

The Church of Scientology in France has gone to the Supreme Court in a bid to overturn guilty verdicts on fraud charges for which it was hit with a €600,000 fine. The Church said the 2009 ruling violated its “religious freedom”.

Scientology fraud conviction upheld

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:19:00 +0100

A Paris appeal court on Thursday upheld a fraud conviction and a fine of hundreds of thousands of euros against the Church of Scientology for fleecing vulnerable followers.

Scientology church launches court appeal

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:36:52 +0100

The church of Scientology opened its appeal against a 2009 conviction for fraud in a Paris court room on Thursday.