using the process of discovery to circumvent Scientology's copyright infringement claims by deliberately introducing secret church documents into evidence, making them part of the public record and thus viewable by anyone. An example of this "boomerang effect" was the 1993 case Church of Scientology International v. Fishman and Geertz. According to Rinder, the Time Warner lawsuit is ultimately what was responsible for "shattering the cone of silence" concerning criticism of Scientology. In the decade that followed, criticism became bolder, more public and consistently negative especially in the media. Awards and charitable work Mike Rinder was co-executive producer of the show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath in 2019 and 2020 when the show was nominated for the Emmy Awards, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series Or Special - 2020. In 2018, Mike Rinder co-founded The Aftermath Foundation, a nonprofit which helps people escape from scientology, and connects former Sea Org members with housing, work and other support upon leaving the church. Rinder is a board member of the foundation. In 2019, CHILD USA awarded Mike Rinder and Leah Remini the Barbara Blaine Trailblazer Award for having "taken a brave, public stand for justice and given voice to many of Scientology's victims." As of 2023, Rinder sits on the CHILD USA board of directors where he helps to "[change] the laws in numerous states across the US with legislation enacted to make it possible for victims to pursue their day in court." Personal life Rinder had three children with his first wife Cathy: daughter Taryn, son Benjamin, and another daughter, Kimberley, who died in infancy. In 2012, his partner, Christie King Collbran, gave birth to the couple's son, Jack. In 2013, Rinder and Christie married, and he became stepfather to her son, Shane. According to his blog, he now lives in Palm Harbor, Florida with his wife, son and stepson. References External links mrinder.com Scientology:Fair Game Podcast with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder 1955 births Living people Australian emigrants to the United States Australian podcasters Australian television presenters Australian whistleblowers Critics of Scientology Scientology officials People from Clearwater, Florida People from Palm Harbor, Florida American former Scientologists Primetime Emmy Award winners