LAPD investigates Scientology building speed running incident as alleged hate crime
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
LAPD investigates Scientology building speed running incident as alleged hate crime
5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Major Crimes detectives are probing a Saturday event where dozens in masks forced entry into a Hollywood Boulevard Scientology property, injuring staff and damaging church property.
The viral trend, inspired by video gaming, has led to five trespassing reports this year, with two resembling 'speed running' stunts. No arrests or official injuries have been reported to police.
Church officials condemn the incidents as organized trespass and harassment, while critics like Leah Remini warn such confrontations may reinforce Scientology membership rather than expose its practices.
Could these aggressive 'speed running' stunts actually be helping the Church of Scientology?
Is using a Jesus costume in a disruptive stunt a new form of religious harassment?
How are religious centers now changing security to defend against 'flash mob' style disruptions?
Will the new SACRED Act be enough to stop stunts targeting places of worship?
Why is the LAPD investigating this as a hate crime despite no officially reported injuries?
When does a viral online prank cross the line into a federal hate crime?