Probably. But mainly for the PR flap.
Paul
Rex cannot claim that shooting Ciancio was auditing process R2-45, because Ciancio was not a pc, and definitely wasn't in session.
Yes, he has brought Scientology into ill-repute but, hey, that's old news these days.
I suppose they will have to convene either a BofI or CommEv to be held in the vicinity of his current jail cell.
My finding on what has come out so far, is that he could be declared PTS to DMology as a result of all those illegal sec checks. However, they may declare him PTS Type B--Once a Criminal, Always a Criminal.
Obviously he was found mentally competent to stand Trial, but my question about potential degradation of his mental accuity remains unanswered.
If the right people had the chance to communicate with him--yes, there is a very good probability that he could become an anti-$cn figure-head but, we'll have to wait for all the Appeal processes to be completed.
"Scn Drove Me to Murder and Attempted Suicide" would be a very marketable book, proceeds going to an education campaign and the organized rescue of others wanting out.
There is the possibility that this terribly sad negative can be turned around into a strong positive that backfires on the Church.