Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church
An 18-year-old Brisbane man has been charged after a viral 'Scientology speedrun' stunt involved him using a police car as a ramp. The trend involves people racing through buildings to evade security for social media clout.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates the real-world legal consequences of dangerous social media trends that treat public and private spaces as gaming environments.
Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church | Brisbane | The Guardian
The article reports on the legal charges and the nature of the trend without taking a side, though it describes the behavior as 'chaotic.'
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