Invisible Children co-founder arrested; charity made 'KONY 2012' video

[Born_A_Truman]

WHAT?



By NBC News and msnbc.com staff
SAN DIEGO – A co-founder of Invisible Children, the group behind the “KONY 2012” video on alleged atrocities by an African warlord, has been arrested for being drunk in public and masturbating, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Jason Russell, was taken into custody after he was found masturbating in public, vandalizing cars and possibly under the influence of something, said Lt. Andra Brown, NBCSanDiego.com reported.

[NJMaverick]

you know situations like this that makes me think recreational drugs are bad things

[sandnsea]

I don't get it. Why do the biggest thorns in the GOP's side always end up with some kind of sex charge. Peculiar.

[Born_A_Truman]

UPDATE (TMZ)

1:45 PM PST: The CEO of Invisible Children, Ben Keesey, tells TMZ ..."Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalized yesterday suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, and malnutrition."

The statement continues, "He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better. The past two weeks have taken a severe emotional toll on all of us, Jason especially, and that toll manifested itself in an unfortunate incident yesterday."

"Jason’s passion and his work have done so much to help so many, and we are devastated to see him dealing with this personal health issue. We will always love and support Jason, and we ask that you give his entire family privacy during this difficult time.”

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That 'splains it.

[Ikonoklast]

Con man.

"Charities" that pay their officers a fortune and give out a pittance are all nothing but scams.

[PoliticalTiger]

http://democratsforprogress.com/forum/sh...?tid=14085

I wish the media would do some reporting on this!

[jaxx]

Well hey, exhaustion etc causes drinking till drunk and masturbating.....now anyone can use that excuse and hope people feel sorry for them.