Casey Kasem’s sordid family drama: Is Kerri’s involvement in Scientology relevant? « The Underground Bunker

I have been following the sad saga surrounding Casey Kasem since it began. What I was unaware of, is the topic of this article and it is now making re-think my stance. As Tony states, "Because in family court, everyone lies. The stakes are just too high. It makes reporting on such cases mostly an exercise in futility."

My 'support" has always been with his children, now I am not sure what to think; a bit of hesitancy has crept in.
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The two sides have been fighting for years, but things really exploded when Jean moved her husband to a house in Washington from a care facility in Santa Monica without telling Kerri or her siblings. By that time, Kerri had convinced a Los Angeles County judge to give her temporary conservatorship of her father.

She then took possession of her dad after he was located at a house near Seattle, and Jean went ballistic. More legal squabbling is sure to follow. Kasem himself is apparently in bad shape, and he may not be around much longer.

Many of our readers have been asking us to look into this dispute because Jean made the accusation that Kerri is only interested in getting control of her father’s estate because she wants to donate it to the Church of Scientology. Kerri herself has denied that she’s involved in Scientology after briefly looking into it. At least one media outlet said it was ridiculous that Scientology was even mentioned.
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I did not know that the daughter was/is involved in Scientology, and regardless of whether it should have been mentioned, I personally feel based on what I (think I) understand, it is an issue that needs to be known. Although the courts will need to decide if it is pertinent; a sentiment that Ortega also echoes in his conclusion:
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And then we have to say, so what? Kerri may very well be deeply involved in Scientology. But it was also pretty clear to us after listening to her 2009 podcast that she was close to her father, and nothing she’s done since then has suggested she’s motivated by anything other than what’s best for him.

We only hope the courts and both sides of the family can work out something to make sure Casey’s final days are as comfortable as possible. After that, there will no doubt be a wicked fight over his money. And frankly, we don’t care enough about either side to worry about how it comes out.

Casey Kasem’s sordid family drama: Is Kerri’s involvement in Scientology relevant? « The Underground Bunker