TV star Jason Beghe has slammed the controversial Church of Scientology, branding his former religion "destructive" and "dangerous". The actor, who has appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Minds, began taking courses in Scientology in 1994 and even appeared in promotional footage for the religion in 2005.

Beghe was considered a 'top Scientologist' or 'OT5', a rank similar to Tom Cruise and John Travolta's standing in the church, but has now released footage on video-sharing website YouTube denouncing the controversial faith.

According to FoxNews.com reporter ...