Son Benjamin on Mike Rinder’s Absence during His Cancer, and Self-Serving Stunt

Ben Rinder speaks on his father, Mike Rinder, who was absent during Ben’s two-year ordeal with life-threatening cancer, then tried to exploit him for media during his recovery.

Mike Rinder’s Daughter, Taryn, Tells of His Damage to Her Mother, Family

Taryn remembers her father, Mike Rinder, as cold and uncaring—traits that went on full display when he harassed her brother and abused her mother.

Brother Andrew on How Mike Rinder Is Solely Out for Himself

Andrew Rinder recounts that his brother Mike was an inconsiderate son, then an absentee father, always trying to get something for himself—even at his family’s expense.

Christie Rinder’s Father Tells of Her Rejection, Abuse of Parents

Mike Rinder’s then girlfriend verbally attacked her mother and publicly humiliated both her parents—behavior her father had never before seen or believed possible.

Christie Rinder’s Mother on How Her Daughter Abandoned Family

After Christie Collbran hooked up with Mike Rinder, she yelled and screamed at her mother to leave her religion, then Christie abandoned her family—just like Rinder did with his.

Surgeon Confirms Cathy’s Permanent Disability from Mike Rinder Attack

Dr. Bell, MD, PhD and orthopedic surgeon, treated Cathy for extensive injuries to her arm and shoulder by her husband, Mike Rinder.

Documentary Footage: Mike Rinder and Mark Rathbun Trespass Stunt

Mike Rinder, with Mark Rathbun, tried to ambush the Fort Harrison—a Church of Scientology retreat in Clearwater, Florida—in a stunt to capture on camera Rinder’s contrived attempt to see his son, Benjamin, whom he had long since deserted. This is the documentary footage of the events as described by Mark Rathbun.

Mike Rinder Says Whatever Pays: A Firsthand Account from Mark Rathbun

Mark Rathbun discloses firsthand facts of the paid anti-Scientology gigs he set up for Mike Rinder, who, since leaving the Church of Scientology in 2007, says whatever pays.

Where the Money Is: Mark Rathbun on Mike Rinder’s Paid Narrative

Mark Rathbun speaks of his relationship with Mike Rinder and the financial interest that influences Rinder’s story at any given time.

Mark Rathbun on Mike Rinder’s Financial Motivation to Harm the Church

Rathbun covers the financial motivation of Leah Remini’s “tabloidesque pile-on” and her partner Mike Rinder, who found backers that were out to harm the Church.

Mark Rathbun on Mike Rinder as a Losing “Ambulance Chaser”

Mark Rathbun reveals Mike Rinder’s role as “ambulance chaser” for anti-Scientology lawyers—drumming up ill-fated litigation while banking $175 per hour.

Mark Rathbun Reveals Leah Remini “Exit” Staged with Mike Rinder, Tony Ortega

Mark Rathbun reveals the publicity plan behind Leah Remini’s departure from Scientology, orchestrated with sidekick Mike Rinder and blogger Tony Ortega to create her new image as “warrior princess.”

The “Missing Person” Scam: Mark Rathbun Exposes Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, Tony Ortega

Mark Rathbun exposes the lies behind Leah Remini’s manufactured “missing person” scam, rolled out with Mike Rinder and Tony Ortega.

Mike Rinder Admits to Lying

During deposition under oath in 2015, Mike Rinder testified he had lied to the ecclesiastical leader of the religion an inestimable number of times.

Mike Rinder: Lying Then or Now—or Both?

Mike Rinder Treated Coworkers and Family Equally Terribly, Says Kathy

Kathy describes knowing Mike Rinder for decades and that his “vitriolic” behavior toward colleagues and complete disregard for his children was “psychotic.”

Sarah Recalls how Mike Rinder Ignored His Own Mother, Even When She was Dying

Mike Rinder’s lack of regard for his mother, including when she was on her deathbed, exposed to Sarah what a “vile person” he was."

No Compassion, Arrogance and a Cold Demeanor: Mike Rinder was the Epitome of Heartlessness, says Marion

Marion, a long-time friend of the Rinder family, found Mike cold, arrogant, and demeaning—starkly contrasting the warmth of his parents and siblings.

Peter Witnessed Mike Rinder Exploit His Cancer-Surviving Son for Publicity

Peter observed Mike, a self-proclaimed “rotten dad,” attempting to exploit his cancer-surviving son as a self-serving stunt to save his own reputation.

Former Assistant Endured and Witnessed Years of Abuse by Mike Rinder

After four years as Mike Rinder’s assistant, Maddie describes him as “antisocial,” stating, “It’s almost like he hated people.” She saw that hatred manifest in vicious verbal and physical abuse toward staff.

Mike Rinder Was Violent and Volatile Says Former Secretary

Theresa’s experiences as Mike Rinder’s secretary escalated from demeaning remarks to physical violence, including when he came close to punching her before being restrained.

Mike Rinder “Punched Me in the Chest,” Says Hans

Hans relates how in the three decades he worked for the Church of Scientology, Mike Rinder was the only person to ever punch him. “He went completely psychotic.”

Kathy Details Mike Rinder’s Indolence and Violent Temper

Kathy, a former subordinate, recalls Mike Rinder’s rage when he violently assaulted her and cracked her tooth with a clipboard.

A Violent Encounter: Hans Calls Mike Rinder a “Lunatic”

Hans learned to avoid Mike Rinder after being pinned by him against a wall and held by the throat. “I couldn’t deal with that amount of craziness.”

Mike Rinder’s “Nasty” Character Led Ed to Hold Him in the “Greatest Contempt”

Ed recalls Mike Rinder’s workplace abuse, including lunging at a co-worker and habitually taking credit for others’ work.

Elaine Recalls Mike Rinder Threatening a Colleague

Elaine describes Mike Rinder as “cold” and “oppressive,” recounting an incident where he threatened to stab a colleague in the eye with a pencil while they worked.

Former Coworker Says Mike Enjoyed Humiliating Others

Karen came to realize that Mike Rinder took pleasure in humiliating people, particularly women—a harsh reality she faced when he repeatedly called her “vile” and “degrading names.”

He Created a Toxic Work Environment: Aleah Reveals Why Mike Rinder Was a Nightmare

As a human resources officer, Aleah found that Mike created a toxic work environment with his arrogance and disdain for others—an attitude he steadfastly refused to change.

When Arrogance Turns to Violence: Ben Reveals Mike Rinder’s Demeanor

Ben describes Mike Rinder’s attitude toward staff as arrogant, which manifested in demeaning interactions and acts of physical violence.

Richard Found Mike Rinder’s Sense of Self-Importance Far Outweighed Any Competence

Richard saw Mike Rinder as a master of one skill: self-preservation. But when it came to hands-on work or basic decency, Rinder fell short. As Richard put it, “Mike was probably one of the most arrogant people I’ve ever met.”

Mike Rinder Was Not Only Arrogant and Lazy, but Lacked Compassion for Staff, Says Barbara

Barbara describes Mike Rinder’s “rude and uncaring” attitude toward others as “a way of life for him.”

Andrew Exposes Mike Rinder as an Imposter

The most aggravating aspect Andrew experienced while working with Mike Rinder was his refusal to do any work himself, yet he would take credit for his co-workers’ finished products. “This guy is so full of himself.”

Mike Rinder Had No Work Ethic, Explains Writer

As a writer, Christopher witnessed Mike’s disregard for work and his fondness for sleeping on the job. “[He] had other people do work that he then took the credit for.”

Jeff Recalls Mike Rinder Dragging Down Work Projects

Jeff recalls Mike Rinder’s arrogant attitude on the multiple projects they worked on alongside each other, and how Rinder would often sleep while others worked tirelessly to meet deadlines.

Racing Against the Clock: Henning Recalls Working “Despite” Mike Rinder

When others, like Henning, were racing against the clock to prepare a speech for Mike Rinder, they found him sleeping and uninterested. “There was no working with Mike. It was more working despite Mike.”

Staff Worked While Rinder Slept, Says Production Supervisor

As a production supervisor, Greg observed Mike Rinder’s treatment of his staff as “abusive,” while Rinder himself routinely slept on the job.

Mike Rinder’s Management Style was to Exploit and Avoid Responsibility, Explains Philip

Video editor Philip had the displeasure of discovering that Mike’s method of “working” was to hand over material and then fall asleep in a chair. “I get it. I’m on my own.”

Jon Witnessed Mike Rinder’s Habitual Disparagement of Women

Jon noted Mike’s vulgar and disdainful treatment of women and intimidation of others. “Deep down inside I think he disliked people generally.”

Mike Rinder Cared Far More for His Status Than His Staff, Reveals Lea

“Mike Rinder, to me, was an arrogant bastard.” Lea describes how Rinder’s attitude toward others was belittling and “higher than thou.”

Mike Rinder’s Hateful Nature Made Collaboration Impossible, Says Jonathan

After 15 years of interacting with Mike Rinder, Jonathan concluded that Rinder couldn’t work with others “unless it suited his own ends.” Even worse, he treated other coworkers “like they were dirt.”