Leah Remini Files Lawsuit Against Church of Scientology for Harassment and Defamation

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Leah Remini is suing the Church of Scientology. On Wednesday, the 53-year-old actress filed a California lawsuit against the church she's long spoken out against for civil harassment, stalking, intentional inflection of emotional distress, tortious interference with contractual relationship, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, defamation and false light.

Remini — who's spoken out against the church in her Emmy-winning docuseries,, in her 2015 memoir,, and on her podcast, — names the Church of Scientology International, Inc., Scientology’s leader David Miscavige, and Religious Technology Center, Inc.

in her complaint, which ET obtained.The church previously responded to Remini's criticisms, including claims made in her book, in a 2015 statement to ET.«It comes as no surprise that someone as self-absorbed as Leah Remini with an insatiable craving for attention would exploit her former faith as a publicity stunt by rewriting her history with it, including omitting that she was participating in a program to remain a Scientologist by her own choice, as she was on the verge of being expelled for her ethical lapses,» the statement read.According to a press release announcing the lawsuit, Remini filed her complaint in an attempt to end what she alleges are mob-style operations and attacks on her and other alleged victims and survivors of the Church of Scientology and their advocates.«For 17 years, Scientology and David Miscavige have subjected me to what I believe to be psychological torture, defamation, surveillance, harassment, and intimidation, significantly impacting my life and career,» Remini said.