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Scientologists win major court victory over defectors, documents

Title: Scientologists win major court victory over defectors, documents
Date: Saturday, 23 November 1985
Publisher: Los Angeles Times (California)
Authors: Robert W. Welkos, Joel Sappell
Main source: articles.latimes.com
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In a major victory for the Church of Scientology, a federal judge said Friday she will bar breakaway Scientology groups from using confidential church teachings that appear to have been stolen. U.S. District Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer said she will issue a preliminary injunction until a trial can be held on a lawsuit brought by the Church of Scientology against defectors who have established rival churches and counseling centers. The Church of Scientology contends the teachings are protected by federal trade ... [Read the rest at articles.latimes.com]