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Teens Storm Scientology Buildings for Viral Fame
1 May
Summary
- Young men are 'speed running' into Scientology buildings for social media.
- The church reports staff injuries and is reviewing legal options.
- A content creator initiated the trend, but now distances himself.
In recent months, the Church of Scientology's international headquarters on Hollywood Boulevard has become the site of numerous "speed runs." These are events where throngs of mostly adolescent boys and young men rush into the buildings. Clips of these raids have gone viral, garnering millions of views on platforms like TikTok.
The church has described these actions as "trespass, harassment and disruption of religious facilities." Officials stated that on a recent Saturday, "dozens of individuals" forced their way inside, causing staff members to be knocked down. At least one staff member required medical attention due to injuries sustained.
Law enforcement has received multiple reports of trespassing incidents, with some appearing to be connected to these speed-running attempts. As of the current date, no arrests have been made in connection with these events. A content creator, Swhileyy, who appears to have started the trend, has since stated that he does not condone his past actions.
