After KONY 2012 video campaign gone viral in youtube, with 80 million views as of March 17, 2012, and published in various news and blogging sites around the world, now, one of the co-founders of Invisible Children and filmmaker of the 30-minute video, Jason Russell was arrested by San Diego Police 11:30 AM, March 16, 2012, for the said drinking, vandalizing cars and "masturbation" gestures in public.
San Diego Police Department detained Jason Russell after public reported his strange behavior that led to his hospitalization and arrest. According to a public report, Russell was caught running around at Pacific Beach Neighborhood only wearing his underwear, banging his hands on the ground, screaming and acting incoherent. The public tried to stop him for his behavior is causing traffic in the place.
Police confirmed the fact that Jason Russell was hospitalized for a medical evaluation and treatment after finding out that the filmmaker was under the influence of something that caused his undesirable behavior.
"Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalised suffering from exhaustion, dehydration and malnutrition. He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better," said Invisible Children's chief executive Ben Keesey in the statement.
San Diego Police Department detained Jason Russell after public reported his strange behavior that led to his hospitalization and arrest. According to a public report, Russell was caught running around at Pacific Beach Neighborhood only wearing his underwear, banging his hands on the ground, screaming and acting incoherent. The public tried to stop him for his behavior is causing traffic in the place.
Police confirmed the fact that Jason Russell was hospitalized for a medical evaluation and treatment after finding out that the filmmaker was under the influence of something that caused his undesirable behavior.
"Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalised suffering from exhaustion, dehydration and malnutrition. He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better," said Invisible Children's chief executive Ben Keesey in the statement.
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ReplyDeleteHe got caught with his pants down.. tsk..
ReplyDeleteAh now i know, lagi aq nakakabasa links about KONY,,, baka aman under the influence of illegal drugs?
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog .. ..
ReplyDeleteHi Ashu! Thanks for visiting my blog! You're my first follower ^_^
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this is happening to him what about the cause he started, and to think people are looking up to him being a speaker
ReplyDeleteunder the influence of something that caused his undesirable behavior
ReplyDeletecould that "something" be prohibited drugs?
That's what having a lot of "donations" do.
ReplyDeleteI actually thought of that too, Swexie! Anyway, this is just sad and quite disturbing.
ReplyDeleteSayang naman ... he seems so talented ... then again thats also why he is the way he is
ReplyDeletedunno what to comment except nga it's disturbing O.O
ReplyDeleteI'm saddened by this news. I have admired this man the first time I saw the video. I hope he recovers from this.
ReplyDeletewhat an irony =/ baka natrauma siya sa mga vinid niya
ReplyDeletewat a! hahaha at least now he's on the news too..
ReplyDeleteas in!?!?!? OMG!!!!
ReplyDeleteain't good!!! ;(
ReplyDeleteOh my. unbelievable! I just hope he recovers from this.
ReplyDeleteOhh dear! Hoping for his full recovery soon. Tsk tsk.
ReplyDeleteThis is a surprising news especially for him who initiated the fight against Kony. Maybe he's undergoing a really tough time. :(
ReplyDeleteThat's kinda unfortunate. Hope everything goes well. ^_^
ReplyDeleteI heard a lot about this kony stuff.. ma-search nga..
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