Viral trend raises security concerns for the Church of Scientology
A social media trend has people “speedrunning” through Church of Scientology buildings.
Participants film themselves entering properties and trying to gather information quickly.
The trend has been popular on TikTok for about a month.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed responding to multiple incidents, including one investigated as a potential hate crime.
The church removed external door handles on its Hollywood Boulevard properties.
A Scientology spokesperson condemned the actions as trespassing and harassment.
The motives of the trend are unclear, but some participants say it’s just for fun.
The incidents mostly involve young people.
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