Face of Kony 2012 campaign arrested for masturbating in public

The co-founder of Invisible
Children, the organization responsible for the Kony 2012
video that’s gone viral, was reportedly arrested on
Thursday afternoon in San Diego for being drunk in public
and masturbating.

NBC San Diego reports
Jason Russell, 33, was allegedly found masturbating and
vandalizing cars, possibly under the influence. Police say
they received calls about a man running through the
streets and screaming in various stages of undress.

As posted on NBC San Diego, Invisible Chidren’s CEO
released a statement:

“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.”

Russell was all over the news last week when the Kony
2012 video picked up attention on the Internet. The video
was aimed at calling attention to the Ugandan LRA leader
accused of torturing children in his army.

Russell is reportedly a Christian, husband, and father
of two.