Jason Russell, the filmmaker behind the recent #Kony2012 movement was arrested for allegedly masturbating in public.
As this shocking news hit the internet, Ben Keesey, CEO of Jason’s film company, Invisible Children, released a statement on the incident. He said:
DETAILS: Jason Russell Arrested For Allegedly Masturbating In Public
“Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalized yesterday suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, and malnutrition. 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.”
After the #Kony2012 movement gained serious momentum over the past week, everyone is shocked by this recent news.
Jason is described on the Invisible Children website as “our grand storyteller and dreamer.” He is the father of two children.
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