Paul Morantz

Paul Morantz
Paul Morantz
	Morantz in 2003
Born	Paul Robert Morantz; August 16, 1945; Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	October 23, 2022 (aged 77); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Attorney; journalist; author;
Alma mater	USC School of Journalism; USC School of Law;
Genre	Non-fiction; sports journalism;
Subject	Cults; institutional abuse; college football;
Website
	paulmorantz.com

Paul Robert Morantz (August 16, 1945 – October 23, 2022) was an American attorney and investigative journalist. He was known for taking legal cases alleging brainwashing by cults and self-help groups and for sexual misconduct by psychotherapists. His successful prosecution of Synanon led to an attempt against his life by means of a rattlesnake placed in his mailbox.

Paul Morantz
Morantz in 2003
Born	Paul Robert Morantz (1945-08-16)August 16, 1945 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	October 23, 2022(2022-10-23) (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Attorney journalist author
Alma mater	USC School of Journalism USC School of Law
Genre	Non-fiction sports journalism
Subject	Cults institutional abuse college football
Website
paulmorantz.com