TikTok to the dock: BMX stunt at Scientology speedrun leads to court
A teenager has been charged after allegedly using a police car as a ramp during a viral TikTok challenge at the Church of Scientology in Brisbane. The incident, part of a trend called 'Scientology speedrun,' involved participants racing into the church to see how far they could get before being stopped by security. The Church of Scientology has condemned the behavior as organized trespass and harassment, leading to legal consequences for the accused.
- ▪Zeppelin Witheridge, 18, is accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp during a TikTok challenge.
- ▪The challenge involved racing into Scientology buildings and filming the attempts for social media.
- ▪The Church of Scientology has described the actions as organized trespass and harassment.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 14:43:09 +1000 |
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