Viral 'speed run' raids at LA Scientology HQ rattle visitors, draw police scrutiny
TL;DR
A viral TikTok trend dubbed 'speed runs' has drawn crowds to the Church of Scientology’s LA HQ on Hollywood Boulevard, with dozens forcing entry, injuring staff, and triggering LAPD trespass reports, though no arrests have been made. The church denounced the incidents as trespass and disruption and said it is reviewing remedies. The trend appears linked to an 18-year-old content creator; critics like Leah Remini urged focusing on the church’s practices rather than spectacle.
- Scientology ‘speed running’ trend has Hollywood abuzz and church unhappy The Guardian
- Church of Scientology blasts TikTok 'speed running' trend as viral videos circulate NBC News
- ‘Speed running’ Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges ‘hate crimes’ Los Angeles Times
- Inside ‘Scientology speedruns,’ the viral trend prompting the church to bolster security AP News
- How an 18-Year-Old TikToker’s Scientology “Run” Inspired a Trend — and Why He Says It’s Gone Too Far The Hollywood Reporter
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