DECLARATION OF MICHAEL J. CALAGNA
I, Michael J. Calagna, declare as follows:
1. I am a licensed investigator and part owner of M.J.C. Investigative
Services, California License No. P1 15231. If called upon to testify as a
witness, I could and would testify competently as to the following facts
from my own personal knowledge.
2. On November 2, 1993, I was retained by Lewis, D'Amato, Brisbois &qmp
Bisgaard, attorneys for defendant Uwe Geertz, in the case of CHURCH OF
SCIENTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, ETC. VS. STEVEN FISHMAN AND UWE GEERTZ. My
assignment was to serve deposition subpoenas and expense checks upon the
following persons referred to by the Church of Scientology as celebrities
as well as officers, directors or managing agents of the Church of
Scientology International: David. Miscavige, Eugene Ingram, Mary Sue
Hubbard, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Priscilla Presley, Kirsti Alley, Mimi
Rogers, and Kelly Preston.
3. After receiving this assignment I made the following attempts of
service upon the following individuals:
A. David Miscagive: On November 13, 1993, I drove to the only known
residence for Mr. Miscavige, known as the Gilman Hot Springs Ranch in San
Jacinto, California. I found this to be a fenced facility with no other
access other than a guarded entrance. I formed the opinion that this
facility was a secured location and Mr. Miscavige would be unaccessible
for service.
On November 14, 1993, I drove to the Church of Scientology Office located
at 4810 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90027, and determined
Mr. Miscavige had secured offices and was unavailable for service.
I then drove to Author Services, Inc., located at 7051 Hollywood Boulevard
and found this location closed.
From my investigation and from information that I developed, I learned
that Mr. Miscavige maintains high tech security for his residence and
office facilities. I thus formed the opinion Mr. Miscavige can not be
successfully served unless in a public place or voluntarily accepts service.
B. Eugene Ingram: On November 14, 1993, I drove to 845 Avenue 37 in the
city of Los Angeles, and found no one at home. I returned on November 25,
1993, and again found no one at home, however, I was informed by a
neighbor that Mr. Ingram had moved from this location more than a year ago.
I developed the current residence address of 5854 Freeman Avenue, La
Crescenta, California 91214. At the time of this report I have not
completed subpoena service of this individual.
C. Mary Sue Hubbard: On November 14, 1993, I drove to 2345 Chislehurst
Drive, Los Angeles, California 90027, which is located in the hills above
Griffith Park. I observed the residence to be completely fenced with a
secured gate at the entrance. I was unable to locate a door bell at the
entrance and was unable to gain entrance to the property.
On November 25, 1993, I returned to the residence and approached the front
gate. I yelled hello and an unknown male stuck his head out of a second
floor window and asked him if Mary Sue Hubbard was home. He directed me to
the rear gate adjacent to the garage. A short elderly female came to my
location and I asked her if she was Ms. Hubbard. She said she was the
housekeeper. I indicated I had papers for Ms. Hubbard from Lewis, D'Amato,
Brisbois and Bisgaard. The housekeeper entered the house and returned a
short time later saying Ms. Hubbard refused to accept anything from me.
At this time I formed the opinion that service of Ms. Hubbard can only be
completed upon observing her leaving the residence and appearing in
public.
At the time of this declaration Ms. Hubbard has not been served,
D. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman: On November 14, 1993, I drove to 1525
Sorrento Drive, Pacific Palisades, California, where I observed the
residence to be completely fenced and hidden with a large security gate
and closed circuit cameras at the entrance formed the opinion due to the
nature of the secured location that efforts at the residence would be in
vain.
Sources indicate that both Ms. Kidman and Mr. Cruise were out of town. At
the time of this declaration neither has been served.
E. Kirstie Alley: On November 14, 1993, I went to 4875 Louise Avenue,
Encino, California 91316, and observed this residence to be enclosed by
fencing and a rod iron security gate with a long driveway making the
residence not visible from the street.
I did not attempt service due to the secured nature of the location, which
would make service futile.
On December 4, 1993, Ms. Alley made a public appearance at the Celebrity
Centre located at 5930 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California. Ms. Alley
never appeared in an area open to the public and was therefore not served.
F. Kelly Preston: On November 14, 1993, I drove to 615 San Loreno Street,
Santa Monica, California. The front of the residence was enclosed by a
high fence and gate, with no access to the front door.
On November 18, 1993, my partner, Vicki J. Calagna, returned to the
residence and found the gate open. Ms. Calagna went to the front door and
spoke with a male who answered. He said Ms. Preston had moved several
months ago.
I developed the current address for Ms. Preston as 12522 Moorpark Avenue,
#109, Studio City, California 91604. I did not check this location due to
Ms. Preston's then-pending December 4, 1993, appearance at the Scientology
Celebrity Centre.
On December 4, 1993, Ms. Preston was served with a deposition subpoena and
an expense check while appearing in public at the Celebrity Centre located
at 5930 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California.
G. Priscilla Presley: On November 14, 1993, I drove to 1167 Summit Drive,
Beverly Hills, California and observed the residence to be enclosed and
security gated. The front of the entrance was equipped with an intercom
and closed circuit cameras. I was unable to view the residence and
observed no activity at the location.
Due to the security present at the Presley residence it is my opinion that
any attempt to make service there would be futile.
H. Mimi Rogers: On November 14, 1993, I drove to 12324 Helena Drive, Los
Angeles, California 90049, and observed a two story residence at the end
of a cul de sac. This residence is also secured by a large fence and
security gate with an intercom. An attempt to contact the residence was
made by using the intercom to no avail.
On November 18, 1993, my partner, Vicki Calagna, returned to the residence
and again rang the intercom. A male voice answered and then came to the
front gate. He said Ms. Rogers was out of the country and not due to
return for a couple of months. I have not been able to verify this
information, at this time Ms. Rogers has not been served.
4. After conducting the above investigation, I formed the opinion that due
to the extensive security measures that are maintained by these
individuals, personal service of deposition subpoenas at their respective
residences is highly unlikely if not impossible without committing an
illegal trespass. From my personal experience, influential individuals,
such as actors and/or actresses understandably maintain a high security
life style to avoid unnecessary contact with the general public which
includes process servers.
5. At this time believe that any success in contacting these individuals
and serving them with subpoenas would have to be achieved outside of their
residences and in a public setting. Additionally, several sources informed
me that many of the above celebrities appear at the Celebrity Centre,
located at 5930 Franklin, Avenue, HolIywood, California.
6. As a result of the above information, on November 18, 1993, my partner,
Vicki J. Calagna, drove to the Celebrity Centre International, located at
5930 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California and entered the location. As
she wandered around the building she entered a shop called the Book Store
and was met by a young man who identified himself as Demetrie. She
expressed an interest in the Church of Scientology and was taken into an
office on the other side of the building and introduced to a young man who
identified himself as Ken. Ken gave my partner literature on the Church of
Scientology and a calendar of events for the months of November and
December. The calendar advertised "Spend your Holidays at Celebrity Centre
International!" It also stated "Bring family and friends to the
special shows, events and seminars happening throughout November and
December!"
As she discussed the coming events, my partner was told these events were
open to the public and that she and her family and/or friends would be
welcome. Ken also stated that some of the events were free of charge,
while others required purchasing tickets. Ms. Calagna inquired about the
December 4th, Christmas Beriefit Show featuring John Travolta, Isaac
Hayes, Maxine Nightingale and Juliette Lewis, and was told that tickets
were on sale for $50.00 a person, and that it would be a good place to
bring the family. He also said that she and her part would probably be
able to meet the celebrities as they usually mingle with the audience
following the performance.
7. I discussed the up-coming event on December 4, 1993, with attorneys at
Lewis, D'Amata, Brisbois &qmp Bisgaard and was given authorization to
purchase a number of show tickets.
8. On November 26, 1993, my partner, Vicki Calagna, returned to Celebrity
Centre International and went to the lobby of the building and inquired
about purchasing tickets for the Christmas Benefit Show, She was directed
to a young man named Greg, who was outside in the cafe area. My partner
noted a table set up in the cafe area that had literature and hand out
material displayed. One of the items displayed was a postcard size
advertisement and the Christmas Benefit Show, which said, in part, that
the following stars would be performing at the December 4, 1993 show: John
Travolta; Kelly Preston; Juliette Lewis; Isaac Hayes; Michael Fairman;
Kirstie Alley; Charles Durning, Christopher Smith; Maxine Nightingale;
and Jim Meskimen.
9. Tickets were purchased for the performance. Greg also suggested that we
arrive early for the performance and eat in the hotel restaurant or in the
outside cafe.
10. On November 30, 1993, I advised attorneys at Lewis, D'Amato, Brisbois
&qmp Bisgaard that the above celebrities were scheduled to appear at the
Celebrity Center on December 4, 1993.
I was subsequently authorized and issued Deposition Subpoenas and expense
checks for the above listed celebrities as well as for the following
celebrities not on the show program: Mimi Rogers, Tom Cruise, Nicole
Kidman, Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley and Karen Black.
11. I was also issued subpoenas for David and Michelle Miscavige, Mary Sue
Hubbard, Diana Hubbard, Diana Hubbard Horwarth, Mark Yeager, Ray Mithoff,
Marty Rathbun and Norman Starky, in the event these individuals were also
available for service.
On December 4, 1993, my partner, several associates and I went to the
Christmas Senefit Shaw. My intent was not to disrupt the performance in
any manner. I purposely chose individuals who would not pursue service in
an aggressive manner. Each of my associates are over the age of eighteen
and are not a party to this law suit.
12. Based on the information that the stars would mingle with the audience
following the performance, my instructions to my associates were, if the
celebrities did mingle with the audience at the completion of the
performance, and if they had the opportunity to serve the subpoenas, they
were to do so as politely and courteously as possible. I also instructed
everyone that due to celebrities being present, no doubt there would be
heavy security. I further instructed that we would not enter any area
that was not open to the public or make any force attempt at service. If
they were successful in serving any of the celebrities and were confronted
by security, they were to cooperate and leave the premises.
13. We arrived at the Celebrity Centre at approximately 6 P.M. and went
to the outside cafe. As soon as we entered the property we observed both
uniform and plainclothes security throughout the property.
14. Prior to entering the Garden Pavilion we stood in line and noted video
surveillance cameras placed in the trees at various locations.
15. We entered the Garden Pavilion and were seated in the audience. We
observed uniformed security around the entrances and exits, as well as
heavy plainclothes security. The show consisted of three acts with two
intermissions. During the two intermissions the audience was permitted to
walk around the Garden Pavilion, as well as go to the hotel. Also during
these intermissions, refreshments were served to the audience on the east
end of the Pavilion.
16. During both intermissions, Juliette Lewis exited the Pavilion and
stood with some unknown individuals in the area where the refreshments
were being served. She appeared to be visiting with friends and having a
cigarette. She was easily accessible for service during these
intermissions, however, I chose not to do so at that time, as per my
original instructions, we were not going to interrupt the performance in
any manner.
17. We sat through the entire performance including the grand finale when
all the celebrities appeared on stage together. The celebrities exited the
stage and the crowd began to disperse. We separated and I stood around the
Pavilion area for approximately fifteen minutes. A majority of the
audience had already left the Pavilion, but many were still in the area
talking. During this time, Juliete Lewis and Isaac Hayes were in the east
side refreshment area. Charles Durning was inside the Pavilion speaking
to several people. I delayed any attempts at service for several minutes
in the event more celebrities appeared in the public areas. I waited until
Maxine Nightingale was observed starting to leave for the hotel area, and
Juliette Lewis was also walking away from the Pavilion area towards the
outside cafe. It was at this time that I decided that we would attempt
service on the celebrities; that were in the public areas.
18. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Juliette Lewis was served in the parking
lot adjacent to the cafe area. The process server, Richard Christy, handed
Ms. Lewis the subpoena and advised her that it was a deposition subpoena
with an expense check included. Mr. Christy began walking away and it was
at this time a female with Ms Lewis took the subpoena from Ms. Lewis and
ran after Mr. Christy and I shoved the subpoena in his jacket pocket. Mr.
Christy walked back to Ms. Lewis and put the subpoena on the ground in
front of her and advised her that she had been served. He began walking
away and was approached by several security guards. He was then escorted
to the east end of the parking lot. He walked off the property to the
street and went northbound towards Franklin Avenue followed by two
individuals, possibly planclothes security people.
19. At approximately the same time, process server, Angela Jakum observed
Maxine Nightingale west of the Garden Pavilion as she was standing on the
walkway between the hotel and Garden Pavilion with other unknown
individuals. Ms. Jakum approached Ms. Nightingale and said, "Ms.
Nightingale." Ms. Nightingale turned towards her and said,
"what," Ms. Jakum handed Ms. Nightingale the deposition subpoena
along with the expense check and informed Ms. Nightingale it was a deposition
subpoena with an expense check and thanked her, then walked away.
20. During this time, process server, Kim Christy and I, observed actor
Charles Durning in the audience area of the Garden Pavilion. He was
talking to some people when Ms. Christy approached him and handed him the
subpoena along with the expense check. He was quite pleasant and readily
accepted the subpoena.
21. At approximately 11:25 p.m., process server, Darlene Folliott observed
actress Kelly Preston come from back stage and enter the area where the
audience had been seated in the Garden Pavilion. She approached Ms.
Preston and handed her the subpoena and advised her she was being served
with a deposition subpoena along with an expense check. Ms. Preston
returned to the staging area and could be heard telling the other
actors/actresses not to go outside as someone was serving subpoenas.
22. A few minutes later, process server, Darlene Folliott approached Mr.
Isaac Hayes as he was standing in the area of the refreshments. She
advised him she was serving him with a deposition subpoena and that there
was an expense check included. He asked her what it was all about and she
responded she didn't know. He then asked her if it was in town or out of
town. She said she believed it was in town, to which he responded,
"good." He also was quite pleasant and readily accepted the
subpoena. (Attached hereto are true and correct copies of the subpoenas
and my associates served.)
23. At this time Ms. Folliott and Ms. Jakum were approached by four
security officers. As they were being detained, Ms. Christy approached
them and asked what was wrong. They were questioned by security and
subsequently escorted off the property and taken to our vehicle.
24. My wife and I returned to our vehicle and observed four security
personnel standing next to our vehicle along with our three female
associates. I approached my vehicle and unlocked the car and told my
associates to enter the vehicle. My wife overheard one of these security
officers speaking into his walkie-talkie. He said, "no they don't have
any plates and I can't see the VIN number." I left the Celebrity Centre
and drove northbound towards Franklin, then westbound on Franklin making a
left turn on the street at the front of the hotel entrance. During this
time we observed several security personnel with walkie-talkies running
down the street in an attempt to keep sight of our vehicle. When we
reached the front entrance of the hotel, we observed Mr. Christy walking
northbound with two possible security guards on either side of him. I
stopped my vehicle and told Mr. Christy to get in the car. The security
guards stopped and Mr. Christy entered our car.
25. We drove from the location and noted a vehicle following us. I made
numerous turns on various streets to determine if I was actually being
followed. This vehicle continued making the same turns and determined that
the vehicle was indeed following me. I eventually was able to elude him in
traffic.
26. On December 8, 1993, I was informed by Gordon Calhoun, Esq., that
counsel for the Church of Scientology claimed that I and/or my associates
created a disturbance and served Santa Claus with a subpoena. The only
contact I or my associates had with the person dressed as Santa Claus was
at the beginning of the performance. Upon entering the Garden Pavilion
seating area, everyone was asked to stop and be photographed with Santa. I
stopped and shook his hand and proceeded to be seated. To my knowledge no
one in our group was photographed with Santa. Later, during one of the
intermissions, Santa walked past me and placed his hand on my left shoulder
and laughed. He continued past me and did this to other people as he
walked by them. I noted he was not wearing his beard at this time. I did
not see this individual at the end of the performance and he was not
served by anyone in our group, and I am positive he was not a member of
the cast.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed this 13 day of December, 1993, at Los Angeles, California.
[signed]
Further facts
about this criminal empire may be found at
Operation Clambake and FACTNet.
MICHAEL J. CALAGNA
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