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No charges over Scientology demo

news.bbc.co.uk — Legal action has been dropped against a 15-year-old who faced prosecution for branding Scientology a "cult".

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  • Bonkler, on 05/23/2008, -4/+83Yes! Justice prevails!

    Hear that Scientology? Its the sound of every Anon in the UK making their "Scientology is a Cult" signs for the 14th June protest.
    • ABadPerson, on 05/23/2008, -6/+1uh, no. The scifags already managed to waste people's time and money, as the case should had never been heard at all.
      • t0xen, on 05/23/2008, -0/+3Quit complaining. Epic Nose Guy managed to spark a firestorm in the Blogosphere. Epic Win for Epic Nose Guy and Epic Win for Anonymous.
      • PURPLEDRINK, on 05/24/2008, -0/+2ABadPerson: it was done for the lulz. lulz > time. lol and what money did people lose?
  • Meatz, on 05/23/2008, -5/+102YOU ARE VICTORIOUS
    • D14852001neko, on 05/23/2008, -2/+22YOU ARE WINNER!!
    • unicronband, on 05/23/2008, -1/+31FLAWLESS VICTORY
    • ramallama, on 05/23/2008, -3/+19PLEASE DEPOST 2 MORE QUARTERS TO CONTINUE!!
    • Shrooms27, on 05/23/2008, -1/+5!!!FATALITY!!!!!
      • prophetpimp, on 05/23/2008, -0/+12give it time. We still need to defeat the final boss aka Tom Cruise
        • TedTschopp, on 05/23/2008, -0/+3I heard there is a secret boss above him. Defeating Tom Cruise only unlocks the next boss.
        • t0xen, on 05/23/2008, -0/+4OH SHI- Defeating Tom Cruise only reveals the ULTIMATE EVIL GROWING INSIDE TOM CRUISE.

          /chrono trigger.
    • lex0nyc, on 05/23/2008, -2/+11Congratulations, you have defeated the vile Scientologists and saved the universe. Consider yourself... a hero.
    • dudefather, on 05/23/2008, -2/+9SHINE GET!!!
    • rebotfc, on 05/23/2008, -1/+4Scientology, make your time.
    • KlogereEndGrim, on 05/23/2008, -1/+3BABEALITY!
    • DyceFreak, on 05/23/2008, -1/+3HOLY SHI...!
    • malex, on 05/23/2008, -1/+6An Adventurer is You!
    • welestgw, on 05/23/2008, -1/+9Are you a bad enough dude to stop Scientology?
    • redmannine, on 05/23/2008, -0/+7Digg this more, push it up, move it up, get it into the Top stories section.

      Force Downstats for the Co$
    • feebie, on 05/23/2008, -0/+3ALGEBRAIC!!!
  • Anonakitty, on 05/23/2008, -2/+81***** YEAH!!!
    Bawwwing to the cops did NO good whatsoever , when an Old Bailey judge calls you a CULT , you can expected the British public to be allowed say it too and not get in trouble for it.
    • SSUK, on 05/23/2008, -2/+8Logic? In Britain? How I wish that could happen.
  • londonroad, on 05/23/2008, -2/+39To learn the real truth about Scientology in London, please visit: http://www.scientology-london.com

    The site even includes contact details for creepy Graeme Wilson - the pale Scientology guy who looks really ill. Really ill. (Funny how Scientology is supposed to improve your health).

    So ironic how Scientology's attempt at restricting free speech backfired on them so badly.
    • LeonidasStokely, on 05/23/2008, -1/+8Oh dear, you said ironic. Prepare to be eviscerated.
      • HonestAbe, on 05/23/2008, -0/+5Ironically enough, "eviscerated" in this sense would mean "To take away a vital or essential part of"...
    • mikusd, on 05/23/2008, -1/+4"We are not just a wacky cult. We are so much more."
    • DavidMiscaviage, on 05/23/2008, -0/+9OH WOW SCILONS WORKING EXTRA HARD TO BURY THIS COMMENT.

      Find out the truth for yourself: http://www.scientology-london.com
  • chanology, on 05/23/2008, -6/+32E(pic)N(ose)G(uy) - LAND will prevail !
  • starblink, on 05/23/2008, -1/+87Everyone is now free to call scientology for what it is.. a dangerous CULT.... and a company.
    Three cheers for epic nose guy and free speech!

    Two years ago, the City of London police attracted criticism when it emerged more than 20 officers, ranging from constable to chief superintendent, had accepted gifts worth thousands of pounds from the Church of Scientology.

    The City of London chief superintendent, Kevin Hurley, praised Scientology for "raising the spiritual wealth of society" during the opening of its headquarters in 2006.

    Last year, a video praising Scientology emerged featuring Ken Stewart, another of the City of London's chief superintendents, although he is not a member of the group.
    • dondara, on 05/23/2008, -0/+22Sounds like Cops have be infiltrated by the clamheads. Time to clean house. They do have bribery charges in England, right?
  • Aethirig, on 05/23/2008, -2/+35veritas; aequitas.
  • JorealConners, on 05/23/2008, -5/+17OLAWD, is that sum epic win?

    *Starts work on "Co$ is a Cult" sign*
  • alexiadeath, on 05/23/2008, -3/+30ENG saves free speech in ENGLAND! :)
  • AnonXXIII, on 05/23/2008, -1/+52DUGG FOR GREAT JUSTICE
  • docpauluk, on 05/23/2008, -20/+10FAP FAP woooooooooooo FAP FAP FAP YEAHHHHHH
  • error2k2, on 05/23/2008, -3/+40It's a shame the case didn't get in front of a judge(moar publicity), at least the Crown Prosecution Service have common sense unlike London Police.
  • dizavin, on 05/23/2008, -1/+11owned.
  • FearFactory, on 05/23/2008, -1/+36They will wait until he is 18, then he will be audited.
  • Cybereality, on 05/23/2008, -1/+26Wow...Justice.

    Such a rare thing these days.

    Scientology is a CULT.


  • LeonidasStokely, on 05/23/2008, -2/+18So, um, apparently we can legally call Scientology a cult now.

    Scientology is a cult.

    There, I have made a political statement without endangering myself in any way or doing anything out of the ordinary.

    That was easy.
    • brstilson, on 05/23/2008, -0/+14It's not so easy to go out in real life, holding that sign and confronting scientologists directly with it.
  • SoIcanDigg, on 05/23/2008, -0/+15Is anyone surprised by these results?

    The official synonym of Scientology should be "Cult". Add it Oxford.

  • unicronband, on 05/23/2008, -1/+56Well the Cult of Scientology still has his name, address and personal information. The city of London should be required to pay for a security detail for the kid, as he will no doubt be fair gamed by these vicious lunatics.
    • deanoplex, on 05/23/2008, -0/+3We will be watching.
    • gr000, on 05/24/2008, -2/+0Where did you get the idea that they were actually given his information? They asked for it, but they did not recieve. At least not through legal channels, as far as I know.
  • kingmanic, on 05/23/2008, -1/+12know the truth and the
    truth shall set you free
  • shiny100, on 05/23/2008, -1/+9thank god, the police have some sense.
  • Doopdoop, on 05/23/2008, -0/+31Epic Nose Guy is epic.
  • maeon3, on 05/23/2008, -0/+48His battle with Scientology does not end here. His battles are just beginning. Scientology will declare fair game on him. Be careful, these scientologists have killed men older and wiser than you.
    • Infidelcastr0, on 05/23/2008, -0/+10Better to live freely in danger than to cower safely in fear.
      • ABadPerson, on 05/23/2008, -1/+1Why can't I freely cower in fear and be safe from danger at the same time?
  • kahakauai, on 05/23/2008, -0/+10Epic win! Stupid scientologists...
  • Herolint, on 05/23/2008, -2/+29Great! The precedent has been set!

    Scientology is a...

    CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT, CULT...
    • Carl306, on 05/23/2008, -0/+23Don't forget, Scientology is a cult.
    • KlogereEndGrim, on 05/23/2008, -0/+11Not to rain on our parade here, but (at least in nordic law) a precedent is only set when a ruling is actually made, I believe the case was simply dismissed here (albeit that means that the charge was groundless, so same difference)
      • Herolint, on 05/23/2008, -0/+5That's how it is here in the US too. I've just always wanted to type the word "cult" 80 times in one sitting.
  • scabbers, on 05/23/2008, -0/+21I think it says a lot that I'm too afraid to mess with Scientology, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
    • KlogereEndGrim, on 05/23/2008, -5/+8you pussy, lol
    • deanoplex, on 05/23/2008, -1/+4Even Penn & Teller are afraid of them.
      • EmporerTitus, on 05/23/2008, -0/+4Sorry, but Penn & Teller are part of the Hollywood Establishment. aka Copyright Mafia Cabal.
  • adioz, on 05/23/2008, -1/+15the allied forces of the internet win again.
  • everfalling, on 05/23/2008, -0/+12another win for free speech! woo!
  • juzcallmeg0d, on 05/23/2008, -0/+19scientology is a cult
  • Nosferotu, on 05/23/2008, -0/+14Yay! ***** scientology!

    Anonymous is an internet superhero.
  • elliotys, on 05/23/2008, -1/+16Xenu is merciful.
  • Infidelcastr0, on 05/23/2008, -0/+17Down with Scientology, up with freedom of speech! CULT CULT CULT CULT CULT!
  • soomprimal, on 05/23/2008, -0/+17EPIC WIN FOR FREEDOM OF SPEECH! Thank you!
    • lead2thehead, on 05/23/2008, -2/+2There is no such thing as freedom of speech in the UK.
      • meatmcguffin, on 05/23/2008, -0/+1Ever seen our tabloids? Exaggerated headlines, slander, libel and naked women on page three. Yeah, certainly no freedom of speech there, you moron.
  • jkleinfeld, on 05/23/2008, -0/+11I know this guy quite well, I'm passing on all this info to him, any messages you have for him?
    • ElAssoWipo, on 05/23/2008, -0/+9Get a large guard dog.

      /Not sarcastic.
    • rushjaycarr, on 05/23/2008, -0/+6TELL HIM HE KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He gives me hope! Down with the cult!
    • feebie, on 05/23/2008, -0/+3Tell him his ordeal has become a milestone for Anonymous, and that the rest of Anon is very proud of him!
  • Shrooms27, on 05/23/2008, -0/+2Epic win for those across the pond.
    And remembuh, no somkin, and no scientology!
  • lornefs, on 05/23/2008, -0/+17"The City of London chief superintendent, Kevin Hurley, praised Scientology for "raising the spiritual wealth of society" during the opening of its headquarters in 2006."

    I wonder how big the check is the Kevin Hurley got from Scientology?
    • yetAnotherCroc, on 05/23/2008, -0/+6well according to investigation about £2000 along with similar "gifts" to 19 other officers at the time.
  • algates, on 05/23/2008, -1/+8Basic human rights wins again.
    Great.
  • RedAmerican, on 05/23/2008, -1/+11JUSTICE WINS. ANONYMOUS DELIVERS and once again Scientology is FAIL :o)
  • no12u, on 05/23/2008, -0/+7I knew this would turn around and bite the Scientologists in the ass! Epic Nose Guy, through peaceful protest, has made a difference and I'm sure the CULT signs will be bigger and bolder and there is nothing the CoS can do about it. This may not seem like a big deal now but wait until June 14th! It's gonna be stellar. The abuses of Scientology will suffer the burning light of the Marcabian Truth Ray. Man the Harpoons!!!!
  • CryTekEmployee, on 05/23/2008, -19/+0as opposed to non-scientologists who sue for bad tasting soup.

    buried for wrong title: "loser with extra time fails to solve M-theory- gathers at 4Chan meetup;arrested"
  • rushjaycarr, on 05/23/2008, -2/+3YEEEEAAAHHHHH DUUUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This guy kicks scientologist ASS!!!!! THis is what I'm talkin' about!!!!!!!! Stick it to the man!!!!!
  • sesstreets, on 05/23/2008, -7/+2I can haz first amendement kthnbxbye
  • mikelist, on 05/23/2008, -5/+1it boggles my mind that someone can be prosecuted for making claims (true or not) that put that a religion (even a fake one) in a negative light. reverend hagee should then be prosecuted by the catholic church for his published (although not necessarily on a placard) slurs on the roman catholic church, which is by no means a cult, no matter how many unfit priests they have ordained over the years (which wasn't even the point he was making).

    is a great whore worse than a cult?
    • CopernicusCenji, on 05/23/2008, -0/+0Quoted for truth, and epic justice. While seemingly irrelavent, it should garner some amount of attention that Scientology (somehow) has accusatory rights higher than the Catholic church. If I were the pope, I'd be filing a lolsuit.
  • KlogereEndGrim, on 05/23/2008, -0/+10Good for you ENG, and good for freedom of speach, this case was never a case to begin with!
  • skews13, on 05/23/2008, -1/+6cult is to light of a word for me. i prefer mental illness.
  • Zorael, on 05/23/2008, -1/+4Heh. Reminds me of how Comedy Central pulled the scene where Muhammed was to make an appearance wearing a salmon hat, and then a few minutes afterwards showed Jesus flinging feces around.

    Equality, yay!
  • redmannine, on 05/23/2008, -0/+8

    Epic Nose Guy, We Salute you
  • judicar, on 05/23/2008, -3/+8Yeah, have they heard of the first amendment? Oh wait ...
  • RetroDame, on 05/23/2008, -0/+9Dugg it.

    I'm pretty shocked that it was a police issue to begin with.
  • britblogger, on 05/23/2008, -0/+15about ***** time - bravo.

    now he should start filing for wrongful arrest.
    • Angostura, on 05/23/2008, -0/+3Not, of course that he was arrested.
  • JohnP, on 05/23/2008, -0/+6Sack officers involved. There was never a question of whether this was right or wrong, it was void from the start. The real issue is getting the city of London police cleaned up.
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