Tony Ortega

MEDIA WATCH
Mercury News, You Give Hate a Platform
Before you print drivel like this you should check your facts and sources. You might even want to consider finding something true to write about that will help people rather than picking fake stories and running them to the end of hate and harm.
Alan Naldrett Exposed as Anonymous Supporter of Hate Blogger Tony Ortega
While avidly posting on an antireligious blog whose author stalks, harasses and incites hate against Scientologists on a daily basis, Naldrett describes himself as a history writer involved in the Chesterfield Library newsletter and the New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch, who serves as a member of the Chesterfield and New Baltimore Historical Societies.
Andrei Silviu Organ Identified as Anonymous Enabler of Hate Blogger Tony Ortega
On August 16, another anonymous source responded to STAND’s call for information on enablers of hate blogger Tony Ortega, revealing the identity of “DodoTheLaser,” the Disqus commenting account employed by Andrei Silviu Organ.
Anti-Scientology Extremist Tony Ortega Continues Hate Campaign
Like the anti-Semitic ‘blood libel,’ Tony Ortega peddles anti-Scientology tropes fabricated to generate hate against members of a minority religion,” said National STAND Director Bari Berger. “To understand the true motivations Ortega attempts to conceal, one need only study any white supremacist manifesto. Ortega feels that those different from him, and those who subscribe to a set of beliefs not his own, do not deserve rights and freedoms. He would prefer they cease to exist, hence his continuous efforts to intimidate Scientologists and spread anti-Scientology hate.”
NEWS
Australia Channel 9’s Ben McCormack under Child Pornography charges
Ben McCormack, host of Channel 9’s A Current Affair program, was suspended after police raided the Sydney, Australia, TV station in their investigation of his alleged involvement with “sexually explicit” child pornography.
Australian Reporter Ben Schneiders Leans on American Sex-Trafficking Apologist in Piece of Antireligious Hate
“Ben Schneiders’ article is an embarrassment to journalism, an exercise in information manipulation and a model to be showcased in Media Bigotry 101,” said STAND Director Bari Berger. “We are disturbed and appalled the Sydney Morning Herald sanctioned Schneiders’ targeting of Scientologists with his blatant ignorance, prejudice and unrestrained antireligious hate.”
NEWS
Backpage Enabler Tony Ortega Skates on Thin Ice
Nat Hentoff, the iconic journalist who had written for the publication since 1958 and was revered as “The Voice of the Voice,” was among the many staff terminations. In 2008, Ortega fired Hentoff via telephone.
Brent C. Williams Exposed as Anonymous Enabler of Hate Blogger Tony Ortega
On August 24, another source responded to STAND’s call for information on enablers of hate blogger Tony Ortega , revealing the identity of “John P Capitalist,” the commenting account employed by Brent C. Williams of California.
Hate Report: Blogger Tony Ortega Promotes Racist Stereotypes
The tweet, which fuels racial stereotypes, also exposes Ortega’s hypocrisy. The unemployed blogger—whose funding source is former call girl Karen de la Carriere—daily promotes anti-Scientology hate speech in his postings, in which he includes photos of Scientologist children as well as Church staff, executives and members. With no concern for their security or safety, Ortega lays them open to harm from his rabid and ill-informed followers.
Insider’s Jacob Sarkisian Publishes Hate Against Religion From Sex Trafficking Promoter’s Blog
“The kind of outrageous misinformation Sarkisian forwards was disseminated repeatedly about Jews by Nazi minister of propaganda Joseph Goebbels, who referred to members of the faith as ‘guilty,’ stated they ‘organize murder and terror’ and ‘led people to die,’” said National STAND Director Bari Berger. “That the ignorant tragically believed him and spread his lies made them no more true.”