People can undergo a sudden change of thinking and loyalties under threat of death or intense social pressure and isolation from friends and family.

Henson was prohibited by the trial judge for example from arguing that copying documents for the purpose of criticism is fair use. Henson defended himself. He was still working for the company that bought the Xanadu license when Scientology lawyer Helena Kobrin tried to destroy the news group alt.

More recently Henson's outspoken criticism of the Church of Scientology and subsequent criminal proceedings have gained him headlines.