I am sure the Times lawyers are already gearing up for a Scientology lawsuit. That is the Scientologist's standard practice - sue, threaten to sue, sue to some more, intimidate, and then file suit.
It works sometimes.
The problem for Scientology is that the Internet has been its biggest enemy. Far too much has come out about this cult, and they have not been able to bar the door on the truth.
Don't say this TOO loud!