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Scientology Removes Hollywood Door Handles Over TikTok Speedrunning Trend
The church said 5 trespassing reports and a staff injury prompted new access restrictions after viral videos drew millions of views.
- The Church of Scientology removed door handles from its Hollywood Boulevard properties this week, restricting public access following a viral "speed running" trend that prompted masked groups to force their way into buildings.
- Originating in early April, the social media trend features participants filming themselves rushing into Church properties, culminating in a large-scale incident Saturday when dozens of masked individuals stormed the L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition.
- At least two suspects are wanted for burglary and felony vandalism after Saturday's incident, where staff members were knocked down. Scientology spokesperson David Bloomberg stated one employee required medical attention.
- Condemning the stunts as "organized trespasses," the Church stated it has implemented additional security measures to protect parishioners and staff. Officials maintain these acts constitute harassment rather than legitimate protest.
- While some participants claim they seek to "get the truth," the trend's creator Swhileyy now urges copycats to stop. Critic Leah Remini argued the stunts "unwittingly" help the Church by confirming its beliefs about external threats.
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