NEWS

Media & Ethics

STAND Releases Code of Conduct for Reporters Covering the Scientology Religion

We expect media to adhere to these basic standards of journalistic ethics and common decency in the coverage of our religion.

Spanish Court Finds in Favor of Jehovah’s Witnesses in El Mundo Defamation Case

The court found the use of the word “cult” to describe a legally recognized religion erroneous and harmful.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tony Ortega’s Name Is on Everyone’s List Around the Backpage Sex Trafficking Trial

While Ortega has not been indicted in the Backpage scandal currently playing out in federal court, he has gathered a fair share of attention for his role promoting the sex trafficking website.