TikToker's Scientology 'Deep Run' Sparks Controversy

An 18-year-old content creator, who uses the TikTok handle Swhileyy, has seen his "deep run" stunt inside a Church of Scientology building explode in popularity, garnering hundreds of millions of views. The original clip, filmed on March 31, showed Swhileyy briefly entering the Scientology facility in Hollywood. He now expresses regret over the trend's escalation.

Swhileyy claims he did not break any laws during his brief visit, stating he was polite and merely explored the premises. However, the viral nature of his stunt has inspired copycat attempts. One such incident involved a group causing significant commotion and allegedly pushing a Scientologist, while another occurred in Clearwater, Florida, where a teenager was arrested for shooting out a church window with a BB gun.

The trend, known as 'deep runs,' is now under investigation by the LAPD. Swhileyy has distanced himself from these more extreme actions, condemning them and refusing collaboration requests for similar stunts. He emphasizes that his original intent was not activism and that he has not been contacted by the Church of Scientology or law enforcement.