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As 200 draw police ire in Brisbane, why are people ‘speed running’ Scientology churches?

Published May 11, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged harassment, Scientology, speed running, TikTok, trespassing

Over the weekend, Brisbane's Church of Scientology became the latest target of a viral trend that began in the United States just a few months ago: the Scientology speed run. Expecting a potential attempt at trespass on church property, Queensland…[Continue Reading...]

What is a ‘Scientology speedrun’ and why is social media suddenly obsessed with it?

Published May 11, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged harassment, Scientology, speed running, TikTok, trespassing

Ima, if someone said “Scientology speedrun” to me I would think about Tom Cruise in tight shorts. But that is not what is happening, is it? Not quite, Cait. The Scientology speedrun appears to have spawned in March when content…[Continue Reading...]

Victims speak out against neo-Nazi leader who inspired school shooting, planned NYC poison spree

Published May 11, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged commander butcher, criminal conviction, Maniac Murder Cult, Michail Chkhikvishvili, neo nazis, New York, sentencing

The survivors of a school shooting are speaking out against the neo-Nazi leader whose writing inspired the killer — in the hopes he’ll get a heavy sentence for trying to plan a terror attack against minority and Jewish children in…[Continue Reading...]

Over 200 Teens Storm Church of Scientology in Brisbane, Vandalize Police Vehicles During TikTok Trend

Published May 10, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, harassment, Scientologists, Sciientology, speed running, trespassing

Police in Brisbane are investigating an incident that saw over 200 individuals, predominantly teenagers, storm the Church of Scientology on George Street as part of a viral social media trend. The event, which unfolded over the weekend, culminated in acts…[Continue Reading...]

Smallville Actress Allison Mack Spent Years Trafficking Women for an Alleged Sex Cult. Now, She’s Walking Free

Published May 10, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Allison Mack, criminal conviction, cults, NXIVM, prison

Allison Mack went from being a star on the CW series Smallville to facing sex trafficking charges for her role in what one former devotee described as a "cult." In 2006 — at the height of her Smallville fame —…[Continue Reading...]

Senior Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged child sex crimes

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged Buddhist monk, child abuse, criminal charges, Pallegama Hemarathana, sexual abuse, Sri Lanka

A prominent Buddhist monk has been arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, in the highest-profile case involving a local religious leader. Authorities took 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana into custody on Saturday from a private hospital in…[Continue Reading...]

Radar Reveals Why Hollywood Darling Katie Holmes Disappeared — And How She’s Stayed Silent 14 Years After Breaking Free of Tom Cruise

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged divorce, Katie Holmes, Scientologists, Scientology, Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise

There was a time when Katie Holmes was everywhere – splashed across magazine covers, walking red carpets alongside entertainment's biggest names, showing up at major fashion shows, RadarOnline.com can reveal. She lived out headline-making romances that captivated the world, from…[Continue Reading...]

Hundreds of Brisbane teens run riot after failed Scientology ‘speedrun’ attempt

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, harassment, Scientology, speed running

Teens have run riot in Brisbane’s CBD after a failed attempt to storm the Church of Scientology building as part of a viral social media trend. Around 200 teenagers descended on George Street on Saturday afternoon, attempting what’s known as…[Continue Reading...]

Hollywood star was raised in Children of God cult before seeing brother die in front of him

Published May 9, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Children of God, cults, Joaquin Phoenix, River Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most easily recognized stars in the world, with a career spanning decades in film. His success has earned him an Oscar for his role in Joker, as well as critical acclaim for performances in…[Continue Reading...]