Crazy video shows mob ransack NYC Scientology church as 3 busted for possible social media stunt
Three individuals were arrested for allegedly ransacking the Church of Scientology in New York City as part of a social media stunt. The incident involved a group of 31 people who forced their way into the church, causing significant damage and injuring an employee. The church has linked the attack to a viral trend known as 'speed running,' where participants film themselves trespassing in various locations for online attention.
- ▪Three suspects were arrested on hate crime charges for ransacking the Church of Scientology in NYC.
- ▪The group of 31 individuals caused $10,000 in damages and injured a church employee during the incident.
- ▪The Church of Scientology believes the attack was inspired by a viral social media trend called 'speed running.'
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Metro Crazy video shows mob ransack NYC Scientology church as 3 busted for possible social media stunt By Joe Marino and Amanda Woods Published May 25, 2026, 7:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Three ruffians were busted on hate crime charges Monday for allegedly ransacking Midtown’s Church of Scientology earlier this month – after the NYPD released crazy footage of the photo-obsessed mob. Jaelen Dinkens, 19, and Mohammed Amolegbe, 21, were charged with burglary, criminal mischief and assault – all as hate crimes – more than three weeks after the unruly crew of 31 people barreled through a locked side door of the West 46th Street premises while worshipers and visitors were attending a May 2 seminar, according to law enforcement…
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