NEW YORK (PIX11) – A group of individuals forcibly entered the Church of Scientology in New York City, causing property damage and physically injuring a staff member, according to Church of Scientology International.
The incident occurred on Saturday at their Theater District location, according to church officials.
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The group of people who entered the religious institution founded by L. Ron Hubbard is linked to a TikTok trend in which participants film themselves rushing through the church to see how far they can get before being stopped.
Church officials stated that those who entered the facility were neither on a peaceful visit nor engaged in a lawful protest. Rather, it was a coordinated act involving forced entry, property damage, and physical aggression inside a house of worship…