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Miscavige's Power Consolidation
- David Miscavige consolidated power after L. Ron Hubbard's death, targeting Pat Broker, his main rival.
- Broker claimed to possess new OT levels, giving him leverage within Scientology.
Miscavige's Strategic Rise
- Miscavige spent two years establishing his leadership, strategically eliminating rivals in Scientology's upper ranks.
- He formed a "goon squad", including Marty Rathbun and Mike Rinder, to control the organization.
Rinder's Role in Scientology
- Mike Rinder focused on suppressing legal issues and negative press for Scientology.
- This was crucial, as bad press could hinder the church's tax-exempt status pursuit.