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Former members of the Church of Scientology must have their claims against the organization resolved by the organization itself, a California court ruled Thursday.
The ruling stems from a lawsuit accusing actor Danny Masterson of sexual assault and claiming the Church of Scientology harassed his accusers to silence them.
The court's order exempts actor Bobette Riales, who was never a Scientologist.
Former members of the Church of Scientology who accuse the organization of harassing them to cover up sexual assault will not have their claims heard in court. Instead, a California judge ruled Thursday, their claims will have to be weighed in a private arbitration process designed by the organization itself.