Michelle Leclair Shares Her Story Of Leaving Scientology | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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  • Michelle LeClair, former scientologist and author of “Perfectly Clear,” shares her story of leaving the church after having been a member since 1989. In her book, LeClair claims that government investigations into her and her business partner were instigated by the Church of Scientology, a claim the church, as well as an official for the California Dept. of Business Oversight denies.
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    Michelle LeClair Shares Her Story Of Leaving Scientology | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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  • @1951kvk
    @1951kvk 5 років тому +1088

    NOT A CHURCH, not a religious organization. It's a business and it has to start paying taxes.

    • @garybrunecz7785
      @garybrunecz7785 4 роки тому +34

      The rich don;t pay taxes, so why should the phony churches. We working class slaves are the real supporters of this unfair slave class system.

    • @ivenkrusteva7239
      @ivenkrusteva7239 3 роки тому +9

      Because they support it,they make money of it too,they too want brainwashed ppl.

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast 3 роки тому +2

      @@ivenkrusteva7239 yup

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast 3 роки тому +4

      @@garybrunecz7785 yup

    • @AM-br4ix
      @AM-br4ix 3 роки тому +9

      It’s a disgusting Cult!!!

  • @davidjohnson4298
    @davidjohnson4298 5 років тому +2385

    Its banned in germany as a dangerous cult

    • @jsquirrel9523
      @jsquirrel9523 5 років тому +121

      *eye roll* it's not banned, it's categorized as a cult

    • @pain-killeryates5448
      @pain-killeryates5448 5 років тому +22

      Good!

    • @ask825
      @ask825 5 років тому +73

      it´s not banned. we have "churches" in Berlin, Hamburg and Baden-Würtemberg

    • @pain-killeryates5448
      @pain-killeryates5448 5 років тому +106

      @@ask825 It should be banned. Totally evil!

    • @nannakurzhaar
      @nannakurzhaar 5 років тому +74

      sadly it isn't banned but since (last year?) it is watched by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution (I think that is the equal description), a big step forward. We hope they will forbid it but I'm not sure if this is realistic. But this control hopefully keeps the small .....

  • @robinlane1108
    @robinlane1108 2 роки тому +147

    Complete bias from Kelly. Kudos to Michelle for keeping it real and honest. That's what 100% integrity looks and sounds like.

    • @benadam7753
      @benadam7753 Рік тому +3

      That's what a good interviewer is supposed to do! Not take everything their guest claims as 100% truth! But I do believe Michelle Leclair is telling the truth!

    • @OwlsEyelash
      @OwlsEyelash Рік тому +4

      Mygyn Kelly is not a good person. She can be cruel.

  • @juliansanchez5334
    @juliansanchez5334 4 роки тому +472

    “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves”

    • @ninamartinez2239
      @ninamartinez2239 4 роки тому +15

      These poor children are so brainwashed that they believe that Tom cruise is God ? i can't speak for anyone else only that speaks volume to me. Lord help those children who don't have a voice

    • @gustavojuarezpantoja6016
      @gustavojuarezpantoja6016 4 роки тому +5

      Word

    • @barbaramorrisette3790
      @barbaramorrisette3790 4 роки тому +2

      Amen

    • @someoneofgods2620
      @someoneofgods2620 3 роки тому +1

      Amen, the sad thing is..is that this woman is trying to gain the world and will lose her sou if she doesn't repent. I wasnt a believer until 2 yrs ago when God drew me. Nobody told me, wasn't seeking..didn't go to church. I was convicted and didnt know why. My fiancee I'd lived with for 8 yrs and I could no longer be close at all.. even still.. we both feel it. We have to hug like there's a beachball between us. I thought we just had to marry and studied and prayed about it. Everyone told us it was fine but God didn't let me believe it and answered me 9 months into praying when I could receive it and understand. He was very gentle but clear. He still speaks sentences today to people. As much as I had tried to find a loophole there wasn't one. The only allowance for dating or marriage after a one covenant marriage already is death(Romans 7) and he was divorced with a living ex. We had to split up. God still sees this woman as married and Luke 16:18 and 1 Cor. 6:9-11 is clear that adulterers won't inherit the Kingdom.

    • @delancey3181
      @delancey3181 3 роки тому

      Amen

  • @wht-rabt-obj
    @wht-rabt-obj 5 років тому +180

    I believe her over anything the "cult" says anyway.

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 5 років тому +3

      She's good. She conned you in 10 minutes. Scientology is a cult and she is a con.
      Watch who you trust. I saw through her instantly.

    • @ellencook1658
      @ellencook1658 3 роки тому +1

      Or what the government says

    • @robertdouglas8895
      @robertdouglas8895 Рік тому

      Do your own research.

  • @bettyjoscookin3847
    @bettyjoscookin3847 6 років тому +1090

    Scientology is about money and control. It really is that simple!

    • @radhakumar6706
      @radhakumar6706 6 років тому +1

      Daniel Villalobos. Hinduism the best.

    • @mickey1271
      @mickey1271 5 років тому +4

      Exactly

    • @markgrayson7514
      @markgrayson7514 5 років тому +14

      Religion is about money and control. It really is that simple!

    • @AJReed-hd1qt
      @AJReed-hd1qt 5 років тому +7

      So pretty much most "religions"

    • @-butterfly-594
      @-butterfly-594 5 років тому +4

      @@Churro_Flaminguez Don't blame the religion; blame the corrupt followers. A lot of the time, the religion and the beliefs are fine or is fine on a whole. It's the followers who twist the words to justify things like slavery or abuse or monopolization and dictatorship.

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods7370 5 років тому +347

    Beautiful, intelligent, talented woman. So glad she is free.

    • @industrialcathedral
      @industrialcathedral 4 роки тому +12

      Definetely glad. But not because of her beauty. because she is a human being.

    • @Geraldbux0401
      @Geraldbux0401 4 роки тому

      Women are drawn to people with more money, lots power and God like Guru like status. Something about hunting for the alpha male sperm whale!

    • @thumbprint7150
      @thumbprint7150 4 роки тому +8

      @@Geraldbux0401 - Ah, so that is why Tom Cruise is the most ardent advocate of Scientology and Nicole Kidman left her marriage to Cruise because she detested Scientology. That is why John Travolta is also a member. Sounds like someone is spouting the same old sexist drivel. Comments about the female guest being 'a 9' tend to reinforce the view that this is just tired and tiresome misogyny being rehashed. Tedious, boring, unoriginal. It's comforting for some people to put half the population of the planet into a box and label them because this way people without too many resources find women easier to deal with. Sad.

    • @ARedMagicMarker
      @ARedMagicMarker 3 роки тому +2

      @@thumbprint7150 Well, his nature shows in his name. All authoritarians are like this.

    • @robertdouglas8895
      @robertdouglas8895 2 роки тому

      She was always free to leave at any time.

  • @HelenaVanCity
    @HelenaVanCity 4 роки тому +150

    Scientology, "If I can't have your money, nobody can. Including you."

    • @deniseannefrench2786
      @deniseannefrench2786 3 роки тому +1

      I would of been gone they get thousands out of these people who get brain washed I don't think I could get brain washed

  • @missycitty9478
    @missycitty9478 2 роки тому +36

    I love to see strong women like her , who, that no matter how hard the" bad people " try , she will Not be broken.
    💙💙

  • @sconiersclan
    @sconiersclan 5 років тому +1233

    Megan Kelly threw so much shade in this interview and this woman came off as completely credible and honest! I believe ever word she said

    • @sxerosie
      @sxerosie 5 років тому +35

      Seriously!!

    • @AttyJuneLoreto
      @AttyJuneLoreto 5 років тому +118

      Megan kelly gives a really bad interview. She gets this good guest and she's given a good script by the writers to ask but in the side she puts her own bad opinion. Give the interview and stop putting the commentary. She got hired to be a host because she's good looking. This shows stays on because of the good writer and great guest.I wish they put on a new host with better personality

    • @theshadylady1982
      @theshadylady1982 4 роки тому +101

      I can't believe this is the first time this is mentioned! This lady has been through enough already & in an attempt to share her story she has to put up w MK eluding to her guilt & encouraging her personal responsibility. It's clear this woman is intelligent, classy, professional & clearly a victim of scientology's 'fair game' practice.

    • @namastewellness
      @namastewellness 4 роки тому +17

      Marcus Barton-Sconiers definitely shade going on there.

    • @Ladyfaithke
      @Ladyfaithke 4 роки тому +79

      Megan Kelly was mean and all the time tried to downplay the effect Scientology had on the guests life ,plus much as she says she was cleared ,Megan kept saying it’s a lie,you would have thought she got a Cheque from Scientology church to defend them .

  • @mendagy
    @mendagy 5 років тому +114

    Good for her!!! Scientology is nothing but a CULT. It is so disheartening to hear these people's stories, and they are all similar!! The shame, the guilt, the push & the ultimate control that organization - it is NOT a Church - pushes onto people is simply staggering. God bless this woman for being brave enough to leave it! I only wish her the best!!

    • @patriciakentner9019
      @patriciakentner9019 2 роки тому

      1

    • @MrArtVendelay
      @MrArtVendelay Рік тому

      You are 100% right. Sci is a cult but so is Christianity, LDS, Judaism, Islam, Hindu, Buddism etc. etc. All cults with very minimal differences really. Everyone thinks everyone elses religion is fake but their's is the only real one. Seriously. No religion can prove one scintilla of what it believes and demands of its parishoners. People love their religion but don't lose sight they are all a scam. Funny side note. I was in a Marriot hotel. JW Marriott was a Morman so the hotels have the Book of Morman. They may also have the KJV Bible. I looked inside the Book of Morman this week in the Fairfiled Suites. Some fine Christian wrote "Liers" inside the Book or Morman spelled just that way.

  • @ronaldsmith6161
    @ronaldsmith6161 6 років тому +94

    I wish all the elderly victims of SCIENTOLOGY would initiate charges against them.

    • @FrankMahovlich
      @FrankMahovlich 2 роки тому

      I make up a T-shirt that says just that but I don't know if I could find a Scientologist to wear it in front of.

  • @sanobermalhotra6307
    @sanobermalhotra6307 4 роки тому +27

    There should be a concerted effort from the general public to have Scientology banned. The IRS giving them a religious identity should be challenged in court.

  • @garyjohal483
    @garyjohal483 3 роки тому +48

    Credible, believable, authentic!
    You should be proud of the way you handled this interview. Authenticity and honesty will always shine through IF it is there. 100% is was there!

  • @brownietime902
    @brownietime902 6 років тому +472

    Leah Remini was spot on. I watched her series on A&E, heartbreaking stories even ending in some tradegy.

    • @stevencortez4898
      @stevencortez4898 6 років тому +1

      Cookie Tee I’m surprised she didn’t get to her first ahahah

    • @linnc.133
      @linnc.133 6 років тому +1

      Agreed

    • @watchgoose
      @watchgoose 5 років тому +1

      tragedy

    • @ursamagick6110
      @ursamagick6110 5 років тому +15

      Season 3 has been even more horrifying. Criminals! Should have their tax exempt status removed immediately and arrests and convictions for Miscavidge et al.

    • @brennyhughes7251
      @brennyhughes7251 5 років тому +1

      Cookie Tee I have not seen this! I’m going to look it up and watch! I’m surprised they haven’t got rid of her!😳😤

  • @MrLeonardogb
    @MrLeonardogb 6 років тому +508

    She's drop dead gorgeous.

    • @JacquelynNhi
      @JacquelynNhi 4 роки тому +14

      Calm down Leo, you don't have the rights parts. She's on my team...Team girl love. Megan is all yours though...we absolutely don't want her any where near our community. LoL

    • @fabiankirchgessner9683
      @fabiankirchgessner9683 4 роки тому +6

      Jax Bah...

    • @ChescoYT
      @ChescoYT 4 роки тому +3

      Nose job!

    • @barbkeen1221
      @barbkeen1221 4 роки тому +2

      @@JacquelynNhi 😂😂😂👏👏👏❤👍🏳️‍🌈

    • @lochamb1234
      @lochamb1234 4 роки тому +5

      She is a beautiful lady

  • @warrenmoore4743
    @warrenmoore4743 5 років тому +2273

    why does Scientology say that EVERYONE who leaves is a liar.

    • @seth_5394
      @seth_5394 5 років тому +28

      Warren Moore - Is that an actual question or rhetorical?

    • @pain-killeryates5448
      @pain-killeryates5448 5 років тому +140

      Thats their only defence. Numerous people who've left cant be wrong..

    • @mil5411
      @mil5411 5 років тому +48

      Take a look at the witch hunting this pseudo called church has done on Leah Remini

    • @evawilhelm5113
      @evawilhelm5113 5 років тому +10

      @@seth_5394 does it matter?

    • @lillylazer429
      @lillylazer429 5 років тому +23

      @@pain-killeryates5448 Exactly it's the same story of how they treated ppl like slaves and how they want women to get an abortion, etc..so much more horrible things

  • @jackkuipers7038
    @jackkuipers7038 5 років тому +34

    Proud to be a suppressive person in the eyes of Scientology!

  • @1gypsy731
    @1gypsy731 2 роки тому +31

    Michelle Leclair Thank you for bringing your story to the public. God bless you and your partner.

  • @scarletthoxie5589
    @scarletthoxie5589 4 роки тому +609

    I was 14 when jehovah witnesses came to my door. I was brainwashed for 24 years. It's horrible how they hold you back so I totally get this

    • @tjburr1968
      @tjburr1968 4 роки тому +38

      I had similar experience yet I am proud to say my dad told them I wasn't interested... glad you got out and sorry for the 24 years u waisted.

    • @truthteller7228
      @truthteller7228 4 роки тому +34

      Scarlett Hoxie Jehovah's witnesses come to my house a lot also but I'm not brainwashed because I know my bible they cant tell me anything I dont already know about the bible not saying I know everything but I know enough not to be deceived Jehovah's witnesses are taught not to accept any other religions tracs from other religions so I didn't except their watchtower even tho I have read it I got one from my bible teacher any way no one can brainwash u if u study your bible for yourself with the aid of the HolySpirit.

    • @srfotog
      @srfotog 4 роки тому +11

      @@truthteller7228 My dad knew the bible as a work of literature. They brought young Jehovah Witnesses to practice to see if my dad could talk them out of going on with the religion. He gave them tea and blasted their bible interpretations. So funny.

    • @uberfrozenglow
      @uberfrozenglow 4 роки тому +7

      Truth Teller that’s a bit weird. Although I left the JW’s a long time ago, when I was a kid I went with my dad at door to door and a woman had a priest with her. My dad end up talking with the priest with a bible. After awhile the priest said “that’s in your bible” and my dad close the bible and said “this bible is yours” the priest freaked out. I left but not because they don’t know the bible, they follow the bible more than anyone else, that’s why it’s a nightmare.

    • @uberfrozenglow
      @uberfrozenglow 4 роки тому +7

      Srfotog I’m sorry, I’m not even with the Jw’s, I grew up on it and I left and maybe is the Jw’s in USA or something but Why would the Jw’s bring new people to someone out of their religion to “practice”? I’m not saying to follow them but I just hate this type of lies to belittle their knowledge.

  • @michellegriff13
    @michellegriff13 5 років тому +329

    She has to be the most incredibly beautiful woman I've ever seen. It's her attitude and self presentation that illuminates her outward beauty. Her intelligence, honesty, and kindness is absolutely captivating.

    • @heavencanwait421
      @heavencanwait421 3 роки тому +9

      She’s beautiful for sure, but not THAT beautiful, really. I agree with the rest of what you say.

    • @Randomqtman
      @Randomqtman 3 роки тому +11

      @@heavencanwait421 then why comment, just cause you dont see that Michelle sees? So lame

    • @samanthaohara1974
      @samanthaohara1974 2 роки тому +2

      She sure looks great considering what she's been though .
      LV the hair sly 😜🤗

    • @spalding5198
      @spalding5198 2 роки тому +3

      She didn’t go to jail bc she’s blond and attractive.

    • @randyduncan4004
      @randyduncan4004 2 роки тому +3

      Well a wispy beautiful lesbian ... Needs a few steak dinners, chicken, fish, taters, get a little meat on dem bones.

  • @Grains_of_truth
    @Grains_of_truth 5 років тому +292

    Amusing quote from the *Scientology church* when responding, "...LeClair is peddling fiction...", just laughable. The whole of Scientology is fiction that they are peddling. The founder wrote science fiction and the entire background to the *religion* is like something from a science fiction film.

    • @sharkesaresexy6849
      @sharkesaresexy6849 5 років тому +4

      Lol that’s true

    • @ursamagick6110
      @ursamagick6110 5 років тому +4

      Xenu's gonna getcha for that! 👹

    • @marcia7107
      @marcia7107 5 років тому +8

      Xenu is a science fictional character, created by certified whackjob, L Ron Hubbard. Lol!

    • @mirasobson5162
      @mirasobson5162 5 років тому +4

      Holly Elsie MUAH classic projection 😂

    • @erikacormier8937
      @erikacormier8937 5 років тому +8

      It's mind boggling how none of them can "clearly" see how insanely relevant & ironic that fact is. He wrote the most # of fiction books in history, still as of today .....and nobody sees that as relevant to the theory of Scientology ??

  • @lamar3448
    @lamar3448 4 роки тому +50

    She is absolutely stunning, naturally! My goodness! I am also happy she escaped for her life, children, and partner!

  • @jwj4400
    @jwj4400 4 роки тому +53

    I went to a scientology meeting over 50 years ago, and walked out thinking it was a cult or something like that. Why would you put yourself through this, I would have told them to take a hike.

    • @anabaird3835
      @anabaird3835 2 роки тому +5

      You should watch Leah Remini documentaries on this. Idk if you have narcissistic or sociopath tendencies but if not, then you should be able to aquire some level of understanding.

    • @FrankMahovlich
      @FrankMahovlich 2 роки тому +1

      That's what almost everyone does. They count on high traffic.

  • @dustfreequeen5151
    @dustfreequeen5151 6 років тому +242

    What are you Doing? How much money are you donating? Working 15 hour days, Being monitored by soup cans🤔 sounds like a cult to me.

    • @sarahwillingham5020
      @sarahwillingham5020 5 років тому +15

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 "being monitored by soup cans"

    • @jackbquick123
      @jackbquick123 5 років тому +3

      But the tell everyone they are Mmmm Mmmm good.

    • @elleh3495
      @elleh3495 4 роки тому

      jackbquick123 😂I'm old enough to get that one.

    • @lindavilmaole5003
      @lindavilmaole5003 4 роки тому

      HA HA HA!

    • @briburchett999
      @briburchett999 4 роки тому

      I agree 100% Definitely an occult!!!!

  • @KimiiKay
    @KimiiKay 6 років тому +572

    Wow, she is so pretty!

    • @joielewis6110
      @joielewis6110 6 років тому +27

      gorgeouss

    • @amalj7814
      @amalj7814 6 років тому +40

      Literally my first thought, she is stunning.

    • @samanthadejesus8882
      @samanthadejesus8882 6 років тому +60

      @annamal pete you are disgusting

    • @nigel65deck
      @nigel65deck 6 років тому +18

      the comment says more about you than anything else

    • @rachelc3535
      @rachelc3535 6 років тому +44

      Animal Pete, lesbians love vagina. Not wasted at all.

  • @noeliajaime7656
    @noeliajaime7656 6 років тому +45

    It's a long list Meghan?Maybe you should have ended by telling the audience about it.Good for Michelle for clearing that up at the last moment,that the majority of the people affected are on Michelles side.

  • @Setyourhandle8080
    @Setyourhandle8080 2 роки тому +14

    I was sent to a boarding school a huge one started by L Ron Hubbard. I was 8 years old and lived there full time for almost a year. A bunch of strange lost people and a crazy school for accepting an 8 year old.

  • @peternewturkey
    @peternewturkey 2 роки тому +8

    After watching this, I am flabbergasted by the fact that The Church of Scientology does not pay taxes. This is actually a business. A Corporation. They need to pay taxes.

  • @maryannwilliams9912
    @maryannwilliams9912 5 років тому +230

    At 14 yrs old I read Dianetics. When I got to the part of "auditing", sharing all my secrets to a stranger, who would write it down and keep it, I thought, "BLACKMAIL."
    With Jesus Christ. He forgives and forgets. I decided to stick with the SON OF GOD!!

    • @maryannwilliams9912
      @maryannwilliams9912 5 років тому +11

      Nope. Not worth my time!!😎

    • @lillylazer429
      @lillylazer429 5 років тому +15

      That's good. I'm Pagan and we deplore that cult. Forcing abortions treating ppl like slaves. Lies and harassment. The point that you just can't leave is frightening

    • @MillieonaVespa
      @MillieonaVespa 4 роки тому +7

      MaryAnn Williams ... yes Sister, ❤️ Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light...He is my Friend too,

    • @raymondkymsuttle
      @raymondkymsuttle 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, telling your secrets to a non-existent person would be the best way to keep secrets safe.

    • @jesperjee
      @jesperjee 4 роки тому +3

      @@maryannwilliams9912 Sure, but it is sad that you feel the need to hold weird beliefs in order to live a happy fulfilling life. But as long as you´re not hurting anyone.

  • @tchan2738
    @tchan2738 5 років тому +26

    You are SO Courageous & Brave, Michelle!! Respect and Love to you

  • @karinapolak9326
    @karinapolak9326 4 роки тому +21

    Wow, the church is soo weak that when somebody is leaving instead of understanding and agree with this they attack people...this is cheap, coward and very low level...

  • @Lex-ug7mc
    @Lex-ug7mc 3 роки тому +31

    That lady seems so darn sweet! I just wanted to give her a hug, I support her I hope she’s still doing good 😊❤️ screw those scum scammers. Smh

  • @madeleine8977
    @madeleine8977 5 років тому +16

    Every person who pays taxes should write his representives protesting the cult of scientology's tax free status. It is a crime.

    • @truthteller7228
      @truthteller7228 4 роки тому

      Madeleine I agree protest that wicked cult should pay taxes like every body else its not a church .

  • @dellamarie4650
    @dellamarie4650 4 роки тому +76

    Knowing first hand how that Church treats excommunicated members I believe her 100%. They probably did report her and caused all the legal problems.

  • @rosetesta7193
    @rosetesta7193 4 роки тому +23

    Why hasn’t the government intercede as their is many many testimonies of the hardship, abuse illegalities of this organization?

  • @paulgarcia2625
    @paulgarcia2625 4 роки тому +16

    Michelle is a simply beautiful woman who didn't deserve all the backlash. Thank God she is doing well.

  • @perfectfae3534
    @perfectfae3534 5 років тому +30

    She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

  • @stephenlane2826
    @stephenlane2826 4 роки тому +50

    This "Church" is so scary how it operates. No doubt in my mind they were behind the initiation of this leagal issue. Whether it was that letter she spoke of or the church started contacting individuals who were wronged after they investigated her and found her illegal activity. She prob deserved some of what she got but its sneaky how it came about. This organization does things and covers their tracks so well. The connections they must have are staggering. Wow.

    • @brian3344
      @brian3344 Рік тому

      Their like an intel service.

  • @annelee5633
    @annelee5633 3 роки тому +21

    You know it's wrong if you can't love who you do... Stand strong!

  • @socialmedia1276
    @socialmedia1276 4 роки тому +12

    I can't wait to buy this book. . I believe her 100%.

  • @Sparkl4860
    @Sparkl4860 4 роки тому +15

    Michelle, so happy that you had the strength to leave this cult and to lead your own life. It sounds like you had to really conquer a lot of obstacles. Thank you for sharing your story. Let's hope it gives someone else strength.

    • @lydialebron8293
      @lydialebron8293 2 роки тому

      So you met somebody who knocked you back of your heel goody goody you had it coming to you

  • @philipjohnkaye8890
    @philipjohnkaye8890 2 роки тому +4

    She hit the nail on the head. When does a liar every admitted to lying? Never.

  • @maryannedelaney
    @maryannedelaney 5 років тому +5

    I don't understand why Scientology is still up and running. With all of the allegations brought forward, why isn't a special task force bringing charges and arresting people, especially Miscavige. Also, releasing people from Helmet, etc. Like what does it take to dissipate a cult? And who is working at the IRS that they still consider it a viable church?

  • @alicethompson1385
    @alicethompson1385 5 років тому +73

    Cannot believe how intelligent people like Michelle & others can get conned so easily by this cult, I just dont get it!

    • @Htimez2
      @Htimez2 5 років тому

      She is a fraudster, why would it surprise you at all?

    • @mluna1994
      @mluna1994 5 років тому +16

      as she says, she got into it young. many intelligent people are vulnerable and get caught up in cults, Cults are like throwing a frog in cold water, and then slowly heating up the pot. cooked before you know it.

    • @idaayers9120
      @idaayers9120 5 років тому +4

      @@Htimez2 What do you not get about "all charges were dropped"? Seems you must put somebody else down to build yourself up. So common, and so pathetic!

    • @sofiamorgan6644
      @sofiamorgan6644 4 роки тому +6

      m light so true. Indoctrination does not happen overnight. Is is a slow process. Thats how Jehovahs Witnesses work. Wolves in sheep’s clothing.

    • @carolynm9638
      @carolynm9638 4 роки тому +3

      I’m with you. Makes absolutely no sense at all.. I recall Tom Cruise referring to someone as a SP (suppressive person), as though the whole world should know what that means. They are all in a crazy world of their own. Anyone who gets caught up in this rubbish must be at a very low point in their lives, I can’t fathom any other reason for allowing yourself to be conned like this.

  • @dylanappenfeldt2442
    @dylanappenfeldt2442 5 років тому +12

    I truly trust this woman and God Bless You!

  • @juliagulia5823
    @juliagulia5823 5 років тому +21

    I’m so happy I never stopped and did one of their “ stress test” thingy’s.

  • @klaytonpeterson1596
    @klaytonpeterson1596 3 роки тому +5

    How tremendously refreshing....What a great interview...

  • @alessandrocernuzzi
    @alessandrocernuzzi 5 років тому +3

    How's these criminals are still not rottening in jail is beyond me

  • @east928
    @east928 6 років тому +42

    Michelle LeClair has such perfect voice diction...she should be a newscaster or something.

    • @LMDinNC
      @LMDinNC 3 роки тому +5

      She definitely comes across as the better presenter here.

    • @777jones
      @777jones 2 роки тому +3

      She has an amazing look. Impeccable hair and makeup. Respect to her.

  • @katekrieger4646
    @katekrieger4646 2 роки тому +3

    Im sorry, but you can totally assume this women is 100% innocent and was taken by this horrific ‘Church’ - The church most certainly has the power and money to ensure the state prosecutes and gives false statements. Dont underestimate their far reaching power.

  • @andyt9677
    @andyt9677 5 років тому +15

    such an amazing, strong woman

  • @lastbob2502
    @lastbob2502 5 років тому +24

    The interviewer almost seemed like she didn't trust this lady and seemed like she low-key tried to make her look bad.

    • @truthteller7228
      @truthteller7228 4 роки тому

      Last BoB so true

    • @Amy-qe8br
      @Amy-qe8br 3 роки тому +3

      I don’t agree- journalists are required to get both sides of the story and acknowledge when serious claims are made with no proof. It’s part of journalistic integrity. But I doubt they’d give her a platform if they didn’t believe her

    • @elisemiller13
      @elisemiller13 2 роки тому

      @@Amy-qe8br Really, going to use the words "journalistic integrity" on a show with Megan Kelly as the so-called journalist? Lol!

  • @KSWA1000
    @KSWA1000 4 роки тому +5

    This poor lady! Her integrity was stripped but she was resilient in the long run! Family is key, basic unit oh Gods plan!

  • @janecarolbaldivia1430
    @janecarolbaldivia1430 3 роки тому +6

    When children need love, affection and balanced healthy ttention and care and it's not provided in the early years, most likely they would join this kind of organisations. Thank you that this Lady had a divine awakening. Amazing life, a genuine one, onwards. 🌟

  • @georgeburke7215
    @georgeburke7215 4 роки тому +13

    Michelle is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life stunning and classy

  • @jnunyabizio5169
    @jnunyabizio5169 4 роки тому +4

    Is no one going to address Address the fact that her business partner was involved in scamming money from people?

  • @namechangecakalakie818
    @namechangecakalakie818 6 років тому +5

    So sad that they do this but she is telling the absolute truth.

  • @PureVikingPowers
    @PureVikingPowers 3 роки тому +3

    Famous quote's “You don't get rich writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion.” - L. Ron Hubbard

  • @annehopkins513
    @annehopkins513 3 роки тому +19

    Poor woman. I am happy that she was able to turn things around and changed her life. Strange ending to this segment though, I felt as though the show host was interrogating her.. Stay strong.. and never give up.

  • @TH-eb5ro
    @TH-eb5ro 5 років тому +7

    I've only had a small interaction with Scientology. I agree with her and believe your situation based on my own interactions. I was tactfully reminded "they have a file on me". Good on you Michelle for closing that chapter of your life. I'll buy the book because I know how Scientology will manipulate, set up things to protect themselves and they have people who are well skilled and very smart at this. All governments do not accept it as a religion, the US needs to pay closer attention. There was a time where my even writing this would make me a target.

  • @mirandab3963
    @mirandab3963 6 років тому +33

    What an amazingly strong & inspiring woman! She did not bury her head in the sand when things got tough! And then to top it all off, she raises money for victims of a scheme, when she is a victim herself! This kind of strength and courage inspires me, if only if only 25% of humanity were this selfless, the world would be a better place!

    • @galfleming6770
      @galfleming6770 6 років тому +1

      Miranda - Really? She's a strong and inspiring woman because she *didn't have the mental fortitude and physical strength to learn the ways of Scientology?* Pfft! To me that says *she is weak and an example of everything that is wrong with modern day entitled womanhood.*
      I am a 5th Dan scientologist and I have all my belts and we in Scientology harness our core strength - we call it our chi - and *your anti-Scientology negativity is destabilising my chi baby.*
      Scientology is an ancient and spiritual art that leads to enlightenment. I myself was taught by the Grandmaster Chuck Norris. *SHOW RESPECT!*

    • @mirandab3963
      @mirandab3963 6 років тому +2

      @@galfleming6770 WOW! I'm glad you found your passion and what ignites you! Everyone should seek to follow their own truth to the farthest extent. But you seem to be displaying signs of an SP
      "Suppressive Person" I believe is the terms. But hey, it's only my opinion, I could be wrong.

    • @galfleming6770
      @galfleming6770 6 років тому +2

      @@mirandab3963 'Suppressive person'? I have no idea what you mean Miranda. It sounds like new age gobbledegook to me. I simply know that the ways of Scientology are ancient and help a person to harness inner power - you should see me smash boards with my feet and hands.

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo 5 років тому +1

      Gal Fleming Why are you watching this if she is weaker than you? Trolling the interviews of former members who trash your faith sounds weaker to me than what Michele is saying.

    • @nowwhat33
      @nowwhat33 Рік тому +1

      @@galfleming6770 and history proved the profanity of all these ancient wisdoms, right…? Lol!
      Look at the condition this world is in… for ages already. So much for ancient teachings. 🥹🤓😏

  • @ampleoloruntogbe1434
    @ampleoloruntogbe1434 5 років тому +68

    I’m glad I was born catholic. Priests hears your confession and develop amnesia as soon as you step our of the confessional 😂

    • @truthteller7228
      @truthteller7228 4 роки тому +14

      Queen of the clouds The catholic church molest children no better than sciencetology and the Pope calls himself God and takes Jesus place thats Blaspheme .also the confessional was created by Nimrods wife semiramis she was a wicked queen she created it to spy on people so she would know the plans of others because people would revile a lot of things there that she would us against them .that's happening to this day that is why nations know other nations plans believe it are not a lot of the times its through the confessionals after Jesus death we don't have to confess to a man any more its dangerous any way ,we only have to get on our hands and knees to pray and confess our sins to Christ Confessing to a priest is putting us back behind the veil .

    • @LMDinNC
      @LMDinNC 3 роки тому +9

      I once saw through the screen that the priest was reading a magazine while “listening” to my confession. I told my mom and she never made me go again.

    • @TriciaRP
      @TriciaRP 3 роки тому +5

      @Pr.incorporated IKR....they the CC are FALSE DOCTRINE... totally DAMNABLE

    • @Valmontst
      @Valmontst 3 роки тому +2

      @Pr.incorporated She already has!

    • @margokupelian344
      @margokupelian344 Рік тому

      @Pr.incorporated it seems like she has COME to Christ, otherwise she wouldn’t care to go to confession and clear her conscience from the sins that she has committed.

  • @chipsthedog1
    @chipsthedog1 Рік тому +1

    Imagine scientology having the gall to accuse someone of "peddling fiction" oh the irony.

  • @jillyy7235
    @jillyy7235 4 роки тому +15

    Disappointed Megyn wasn’t really getting it.

    • @slycoke
      @slycoke 3 роки тому +2

      It’s because she didn’t really care. You can tell when somebody cares about something or they’re just doing their job as an interviewer. She clocked in, interviewed this woman, then clocked out. she didn’t really care to get to the truth.

    • @pennyappellatia
      @pennyappellatia 3 роки тому +2

      She was probably supposed to throw shade due to the cult's powerful influence on the elite media. I presume they have it since they seem to have power over LAPD.

  • @NattyBumppo48
    @NattyBumppo48 5 років тому +8

    Your first clue about Scientology should have been that L. Ron Hubbard gained notoriety as a "Science Fiction" writer..... As such, he knew that people, for the most part, are like sheep.

  • @lauriemartin2237
    @lauriemartin2237 5 років тому +13

    What a beautiful woman,absolutely stunning She is doing a wonderful thing, speaking out, unbelievable it's not a church, great show I'm one of your biggest fans, your truely fabalous.

  • @alluceoave
    @alluceoave 5 років тому +11

    It’s not enough to slander Scientology. Words don’t represent people. Actions represent people. These kind of interviews are great for exposure- Michelle has been through a lot with the legal system yet STILL decided to speak on a show despite the stigma. I believe every word she’s saying- but at the same time, Scientologist are responsible in their lives and exceed at their work. It’s hard to combat that when their actions are so good. This cult is dangerous.

  • @Lee-kw6fe
    @Lee-kw6fe 2 роки тому +13

    Michelle is absolutely right about what Scientology believe about homosexuality. Writer paul haggis stated this too in his interview when his daughter came out.

  • @Michelle-iz5bh
    @Michelle-iz5bh 3 роки тому +7

    So what does Scientology have on Tom Cruise that keeps him smiling about it like a mad man ?

    • @Afghan.Jalebi
      @Afghan.Jalebi 3 роки тому +5

      Nothing! In reality, they have nothing on him. He's treated like a king within the "church," and he stays for that royal treatment.

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 3 роки тому +1

      It takes a certain kind of person to join a cult and then stay within it. I also agree with the above comment that part of crazy Tom staying is that he is literally treated like the king of the cult.

  • @robyndowney2233
    @robyndowney2233 5 років тому +6

    Megyn Kelly is a good interviewer but if Le Claire was cleared of any wrong doing, she shouldnt have been re demonised by a random comment made from one official. Either she was cleared or not and she says she was cleared. We in media have to be so careful of not defaming and redefaming people. Great the proceeds of Le Claire's book will go to her trust for her clients. And yes, people do make mistakes. Wish her well.

  • @marilyncatalano2575
    @marilyncatalano2575 6 років тому +46

    People!! The phrase "I could care less" is really "I couldn't care less". Think about it. I could care less means that you COULD care less, but said correctly, I couldn't care less means you can't care any less than you already do. Makes sense. This annoys me so much, obviously!!! Ask any one who has a brain.!!!

    • @wordivore
      @wordivore 6 років тому +8

      LOL this is a pet peeve of mine too.

    • @humankaleidoscope4989
      @humankaleidoscope4989 5 років тому +5

      hahahaha same

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo 5 років тому +4

      Yup!

    • @Blue_3rd
      @Blue_3rd 5 років тому +2

      Marilyn Catalano True! Americans use that version, British English uses ‘couldn’t’ . I thought everyone knew that :)

    • @annwithaplan9766
      @annwithaplan9766 5 років тому +2

      @Marilyn Catalano - True, but I'd go insane if I tried to correct everyone's mistakes. I'll just do one; your last sentence should read, "Ask 'anyone' who has a brain." : )

  • @micheletotton9342
    @micheletotton9342 4 роки тому +7

    What a thoroughly lovely, gracious and classy woman!

  • @ElisabettaLily92
    @ElisabettaLily92 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for sharing. No more religion BE FREE!!!!!!!

  • @mb-le9en
    @mb-le9en 5 років тому +12

    It’s not a church people.

  • @janesmith3287
    @janesmith3287 6 років тому +7

    Never take a partner. I operate alone in my company, sole owner so no risks of things going on that I don't know about. My grandfather in busienss since about 1907 was the same - never take partners as they can drag you into their mire.

  • @Lvcharm
    @Lvcharm 5 років тому +18

    I’m proudly suppressive 🙌🏾

    • @MarcoMeerman
      @MarcoMeerman 4 роки тому +1

      I'm also a proud apostate!

    • @secretsources210
      @secretsources210 3 роки тому

      “ I’m a proud suppressive “ would make a wonderful slogan on a T-shirt - I’d buy one.

  • @alanbull9113
    @alanbull9113 Рік тому +9

    admiration for this lovely woman....... much

  • @jacquelynwilliams3660
    @jacquelynwilliams3660 4 роки тому +5

    It just baffles me that her own mother subjected her to this horror.

  • @joshfierro5695
    @joshfierro5695 5 років тому +7

    Poor Michelle. I'm so sad for her. She was SO mistreated by scientology, which, btw, IS NOT A CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rickstanley8732
    @rickstanley8732 5 років тому +4

    I'm confused here. Where is the spirituality in Scientology? It all seems to me to be a business. No spirituality any place. I have never heard any of the folks who are involved with scientology ever speak about anything spiritual. Am I wrong? Or is this just a business disguised into "getting clear"???

  • @45acponly
    @45acponly 4 роки тому +22

    I think Michelle is the most beautiful I have ever seen she is hypnotizing absolutely gorgeous

  • @zchbddy90
    @zchbddy90 6 місяців тому +1

    If she lost her insurance license from the state of CA, then Scientology shouldn’t be deemed a religion.

  • @aynurruss3183
    @aynurruss3183 4 роки тому +1

    I can’t belive thats happening America crazy how come law is not helping people

  • @avlifeguard92
    @avlifeguard92 5 років тому +9

    "All accidents and illnesses stem from supression in your life" I was born with a health problem, does that mean I was supressed while in the womb? ...

    • @sriddle3569
      @sriddle3569 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, they can audit your past life, so what you did bad say in 1795 has come back to you in this life, engrams, entheta etc

  • @Angell_Lee
    @Angell_Lee 3 роки тому +5

    This woman is so brave

  • @karlad4082
    @karlad4082 2 роки тому +1

    I don’t know why we’re not speaking more against this cult 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @teeski693
    @teeski693 2 роки тому +2

    This lady got screwed. And our govt helped. Ridiculous.

  • @shellywatson8653
    @shellywatson8653 4 роки тому +6

    Meghan was not very supportive in this interview

  • @TG-lp9vi
    @TG-lp9vi 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Megan thank you for all your work. You are brave.

  • @NOMADdaf
    @NOMADdaf 4 роки тому +7

    It is amazing how closely Amway follows this template. Amway seminars are like church services. You must attend the seminars and they set up the travel and hotel arrangements which you pay for.

    • @Homeschooler64
      @Homeschooler64 3 роки тому

      It is creepy how Amway world..😳😳

    • @kmariamv
      @kmariamv Рік тому

      It’s true I was almost recruited for them - so creepy! I never wanted anything to do with them afterwards

  • @LaylaMF
    @LaylaMF 6 років тому +20

    Iam so suppressed 😕 and I love it 😀

  • @Serendipitychai
    @Serendipitychai 3 роки тому +4

    I do wish people being interviewed were allowed the chance to actually speak.

  • @aIacrity.
    @aIacrity. 4 роки тому +6

    “we haven’t been able to verify these claims of abuse” why does that matter in that moment? how disrespectful to say that right in front of her face. it’s interesting content, but it’s sad how her and her story were treated, especially the campbell’s soup cans comment. as ridiculous as it may sound to someone in different circumstances, it’s what happened to her, and the tone of the whole interview just comes off extremely disrespectful.

  • @californiaintrigue3898
    @californiaintrigue3898 2 роки тому +2

    I have seen this cult in action up close in Hollywood - they most certainly operate on the basis of giving up everything in order to become their slave. They have work going on all night long at that studio. If I didn't know any better, I would say they have them climbing inside of dumpsters. They also have no concern for their neighbors at all - crazy noises coming from out of there all night long! They are more than happy to aggressively accost people walking down the street. The Metro police started restricting the Sunset/Vermont station from solicitation. They have created very dangerous traffic situations trying to avoid them. They are some of the biggest bullies of any non-profit organization I have ever seen. It makes me sick to see how many people they rope in - so tragic!

  • @teamcougars
    @teamcougars 3 роки тому +3

    L. Ron Hubbard was a science fiction writer who turned his books into a so called religion 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @squreshi8413
    @squreshi8413 6 років тому +5

    If she didn’t clarify at the end- we wouldn’t have known most of her clients supported her. Says a lot. The California lawyer who gave that statement should be investigated for it, if she wasn’t charged w anything I can’t say that. It all smells fishy, and I believe her. Also, why tf does Meghan always take their side in these things? She wasn’t going to tell us about the client that supported her if the lady didn’t bring it up

    • @wordivore
      @wordivore 6 років тому

      Yeah I noticed that last little dig Megan added at the end there.

  • @klaybiggins4040
    @klaybiggins4040 2 роки тому +3

    It’s amazing how many folks are willing to part with hard earned funds with no ROI

  • @bennylane9701
    @bennylane9701 5 років тому +10

    I find it difficult to feel any empathy for these people.

    • @manola22
      @manola22 2 роки тому +1

      Amen amen Amen 🙏 amen 🙏

  • @user-ge1zi3wy4m
    @user-ge1zi3wy4m Рік тому +1

    Well done Michelle.. I was very taken back on how cruel Megyn treated you.