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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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  • Meatz, on 05/23/2008, -5/+102YOU ARE VICTORIOUS
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • AnonXXIII, on 05/23/2008, -1/+52DUGG FOR GREAT JUSTICE
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FearFactory, on 05/23/2008, -1/+36They will wait until he is 18, then he will be audited.
  • Aethirig, on 05/23/2008, -2/+35veritas; aequitas.
  • Doopdoop, on 05/23/2008, -0/+31Epic Nose Guy is epic.
  • unicronband, on 05/23/2008, -1/+31FLAWLESS VICTORY
  • alexiadeath, on 05/23/2008, -3/+30ENG saves free speech in ENGLAND! :)
  • 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...
  • chanology, on 05/23/2008, -6/+32E(pic)N(ose)G(uy) - LAND will prevail !
  • gr000, on 05/23/2008, -1/+26It's not ENGLAND without ENG
  • Cybereality, on 05/23/2008, -1/+26Wow...Justice.

    Such a rare thing these days.

    Scientology is a CULT.


  • Carl306, on 05/23/2008, -0/+23Don't forget, Scientology is a cult.
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • D14852001neko, on 05/23/2008, -2/+22YOU ARE WINNER!!
  • juzcallmeg0d, on 05/23/2008, -0/+19scientology is a cult
  • 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?
  • 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!
  • ramallama, on 05/23/2008, -3/+19PLEASE DEPOST 2 MORE QUARTERS TO CONTINUE!!
  • 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.
  • elliotys, on 05/23/2008, -1/+16Xenu is merciful.
  • inactive, on 05/23/2008, -0/+15about ***** time - bravo.

    now he should start filing for wrongful arrest.
  • SoIcanDigg, on 05/23/2008, -0/+15Is anyone surprised by these results?

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

  • 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.
  • adioz, on 05/23/2008, -1/+15the allied forces of the internet win again.
  • Nosferotu, on 05/23/2008, -0/+14Yay! ***** scientology!

    Anonymous is an internet superhero.
  • Ghoztt, on 05/23/2008, -0/+13GENTLEMEN!
    We must remember that even if the Judge ruled that he may not call Scientology a 'cult' - WE HAVE THE UNDENIABLE RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH. Which may NEVER be taken away.
    PERIOD.


    ...cult, cult, cult, cult, cult!
  • JorealConners, on 05/23/2008, -5/+17OLAWD, is that sum epic win?

    *Starts work on "Co$ is a Cult" sign*
  • inactive, on 05/23/2008, -0/+12give it time. We still need to defeat the final boss aka Tom Cruise
  • everfalling, on 05/23/2008, -0/+12another win for free speech! woo!
  • 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?
  • 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)
  • kingmanic, on 05/23/2008, -1/+12know the truth and the
    truth shall set you free
  • dizavin, on 05/23/2008, -1/+11owned.
  • RedAmerican, on 05/23/2008, -1/+11JUSTICE WINS. ANONYMOUS DELIVERS and once again Scientology is FAIL :o)
  • kahakauai, on 05/23/2008, -0/+10Epic win! Stupid scientologists...
  • Infidelcastr0, on 05/23/2008, -0/+10Better to live freely in danger than to cower safely in fear.
  • 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!
  • lex0nyc, on 05/23/2008, -2/+11Congratulations, you have defeated the vile Scientologists and saved the universe. Consider yourself... a hero.
  • inactive, on 05/23/2008, -0/+9Get a large guard dog.

    /Not sarcastic.
  • KlogereEndGrim, on 05/23/2008, -0/+9Actually, you can't, this is in Great Britain... :D
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