The 1982 Clearwater Hearings - Day 1

Opening Statements
May 5, 1982

The hearings begin with an opening statement from attorney Michael Flynn.  Drama is added to the moment as Scientology's Attorney Paul Johnson rises in the auditorium, demanding to be heard.

 

Michael Flynn 

 

 

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Edward Walters

As the first witness, Walters covers a lot of ground, giving an overview of the corruption that the city council will hear about for several days. 

 

Edward Walters

 

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Michael Flynn Explains Some Documents

Flynn goes over some Scientology documents as he enters them into evidence.

 

Michael Flynn 

 

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Ron DeWolf

Ron DeWolf (L. Ron Hubbard Jr.) was the son of Hubbard and worked very closely with his father during the growth of Scientology in the 1950's.  He had a very rocky relationship with his dad and ultimately wound up testifying against him in court.

 

Ron DeWolf

 

Transcripts courtesy of Arnie Lerma

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