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Mob Invades NYC Scientology Church; Three Charged In Hate-Crime Case
On May 2, 2026, more than 30 people forced through a locked side door at the Church of Scientology of New York on West 46th Street, injuring an employee and causing roughly $10,000 in damage.[1]
NYPD charged Jaelen Dinkens and Mohammed Amolegbe with burglary, criminal mischief and assault as hate crimes, and charged Tashaun Simms with obstructing governmental administration and tampering with physical evidence.[1]
Participants appeared to be emulating a social media "speed run" trend in which people film themselves storming Scientology churches, and video of the episode circulated online as a stunt.[1]
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- On May 2, 2026, more than 30 people forced through a locked side door at the Church of Scientology of New York on West 46th Street.
- The mob caused roughly $10,000 in property damage and a 30-year-old church employee suffered minor injuries after being kicked.
- NYPD charged Jaelen Dinkens and Mohammed Amolegbe with burglary, criminal mischief and assault as hate crimes, and charged Tashaun Simms with obstructing governmental administration and tampering with physical evidence.
- Participants appeared to be emulating a social media "speed run" trend in which people film themselves storming Scientology churches.
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May 26, 2026