Lisa McPherson Coverage

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Newscast
February 5, 2000

Scientology tried very hard to convince the court that Dell Liebreich had no right to sue the church claiming she had forged Fannie McPherson's name to several legal documents. The judge wisely ruled against Scientology.

The transcript of this broadcast is below .

Interview with Lisa's Mother
1997

Scientology brought in a handwriting expert to say that Fannie McPherson was too weak to sign the papers launching the civil suit. Ken Dandar was not allowed to show this video which shows an alert and strong Fannie determined to hold Scientology accountable for her daughter's death.

Fannie McPherson

Transcript:

Description of video in italics

Bay News Nine, Clearwater, Florida
February 5, 2000

News Anchor Woman: A Pinellas County judge denied a motion the Church of Scientology Flag Ship Service Organization filed in December. The church faces a civil lawsuit over the death of Lisa McPherson.

footage of Lisa McPherson memorial vigil

picture of Lisa McPherson with caption "1959-1995"

footage of Lisa McPherson memorial vigil

News Anchorwoman (Voiceover): Judge George Greer denied the churches motion which claimed McPherson's aunt, Dell Leibriech is not the official trustee of McPherson's estate. McPherson was the church member who died in December of 1995. In the lawsuit her family balmes the church for her death. Dell Leibriech as McPherson's representratie is suing the church over McPherson's death. If the judges rule in favor of the church, it might put a stop to the civil lawsuit. The trial is scheduled to begin in June.

Transcript courtesy of Feisty

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