Scientology Center Awarded $1.97M

Hernando County commissioners accepted a mediated settlement on Tuesday that awards $1.97 million to Narconon, the operator of a Scientology-affiliated drug treatment center in Spring Hill, the Tampa Bay Times reports. According to the Times, the settlement ends the legal battle that began when the commission initially turned down plans for the Suncoast Rehabilitation Center to expand in 2009.
 
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