Benjamin Jacob Kasle

Quick summary on Benjamin Jacob Kasle

Benjamin Jacob Kasle, a longtime member of the Church of Scientology, was convicted in 2009 for molesting a 14-year-old girl at the Cincinnati Scientology organization while overseeing training sessions. Despite receiving a 10-year sentence as a registered sex offender in 2011, Kasle was removed from the registry three years early. He now chairs the Cincinnati Org’s OT (Operating Thetan) Committee—a leadership role that supervises volunteers and recruitment efforts.

Key Concerns:

1. Authority and Access:
Kasle currently operates in a position of influence at the same location where the abuse occurred. His previous role as a “Flag-trained Director of Training and Clear” allowed unsupervised contact with minors, raising alarm about his continued access to vulnerable individuals.

2. Pattern of Allegations:
Before his conviction, Kasle had already been accused of inappropriate behavior. In 2007, a significant number of staff left the Cincinnati Org due to reports of his misconduct. Months prior to his 2009 conviction, he allegedly solicited a minor aboard Freewinds, Scientology’s cruise ship. No disciplinary action followed.

3. Organizational Protection:
Kasle’s high status within Scientology may have shielded him from consequences. Described as an “upstat” for his financial contributions, he was reportedly protected by the Church’s Office of Special Affairs (OSA). After his conviction, OSA is said to have arranged employment for him at a Scientologist-owned chiropractic practice, where he rose to Chief Operating Officer.

4. Questionable Oversight:
His early removal from the sex offender registry has drawn scrutiny, especially given his leadership role and the absence of formal accountability from within the Church.

Wider Implications:
Kasle’s case mirrors broader claims about Scientology’s alleged pattern of protecting influential members accused of serious crimes—most notably actor Danny Masterson. Former staff members have reported a culture where wealthy or high-ranking members are insulated, while lower-level individuals face stricter discipline to preserve the Church’s public image.

Kasle’s background as the son of affluent Scientologist dentists and his family’s deep ties to the organization may have contributed to the lack of repercussions. These ongoing concerns highlight institutional failures in preventing access to vulnerable individuals and enforcing proper accountability measures.