WSBTV Narconon GA Part 1 2012-10-02
WSBTV Narconon GA Part 1 2012-10-02 – WSB TV Action News Atlanta, GA investigative report of the tragic death of Patrick Desomond in 2008. By Jodie Fleischer ATLANTA — Patrick Desmond’s mother describes him as kind-hearted and good-natured, but the former Marine died at 28-years-old, losing a battle against alcoholism. Desmond’s death in 2008 came as he took part in a worldwide drug treatment program, Narconon, already under fire for other patient deaths and ties to the Church of Scientology. Now a Channel 2 investigation is raising questions about the Narconon program and its license in Georgia. read more and follow at: www.wsbtv.com
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