Scientologists may take legal action in Panorama row - 2007-05-15

Scientologists may take legal action in Panorama row May 15, 2007, Owen Gibson, The Guardian

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The Church of Scientology last night launched a fresh attempt to discredit the Panorama reporter John Sweeney, following the broadcast of a prime time BBC1 programme investigating its controversial beliefs and recruiting methods.

As Panorama editor Sandy Smith took to the airwaves to defend Sweeney's investigation following the furore around his furious YouTube outburst captured by Scientology cameras, the war of words and online propaganda intensified.

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{{cite news | first = Owen | last = Gibson | title = Scientologists may take legal action in Panorama row | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/may/15/broadcasting.bbc1 | work = The Guardian | date = May 15, 2007 | accessdate = January 14, 2017 }}