Getty Images 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.