Scientology Wants Court to Force LAPD to Answer Questions About Shelly Miscavige Leak
The Church of Scientology is asking a judge to force the Los Angeles Police Department to turn over information about alleged leaks involving Leah Remini and Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology's leader. Court documents show the church wants answers about what information may have been shared.
The Church of Scientology has filed court papers asking a judge to make the Los Angeles Police Department hand over information about alleged leaks involving critic Leah Remini and Shelly Miscavige, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
Shelly Miscavige is the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Remini, a former Scientologist, filed a missing person report about Shelly Miscavige with the LAPD, claiming she hadn't been seen publicly in years.
The case involves LAPD officer Corey Palka, who Remini says she filed the missing person report with. Remini has called for an investigation into Palka's potential ties to Scientology, claiming he may have leaked confidential information to the press.
The LAPD has denied that Palka was involved in the Miscavige case, posting a statement on Twitter. However, tensions remain high between Remini and the church over the handling of her missing person report.
Scientology has accused Remini of using the LAPD as part of a publicity stunt, saying police are required to investigate missing person reports even when they appear frivolous.
This case highlights ongoing tensions between Scientology critics and law enforcement. It raises questions about whether police properly protect confidential information and whether some officers may have inappropriate ties to the controversial church.
The court will decide whether to force the LAPD to turn over the requested information about the alleged leaks.
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