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Man burns genitals in 'Jackass' stunt

2007-06-06 10:52:40

Thu Mar 8 2007, 7:00 AM ET

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Attempts to do a movie stunt landed one man in the hospital

with burned genitals and another facing criminal charges. The men were trying

to do a stunt from one of the "Jackass" movies, in which a character lights his

genitals on fire.

Jared W. Anderson, 20, suffered serious burns to his hands and genitals,

according to the criminal complaint. Randell D. Peterson, 43, who sprayed

lighter fluid on Anderson and lit him on fire, was charged with felony battery

and first-degree reckless endangerment Tuesday in Eau Claire County Court.

Witnesses told police that Anderson, who was drunk, volunteered to do the stunt

Sunday after watching the movie, the complaint said.

According to the complaint:

Anderson pulled down his pants and let Peterson spray him with lighter fluid.

When the fire didn't catch, Peterson sprayed more lighter fluid on Anderson,

splashing some on his clothing. He tried again to light the fire, catching

Anderson's genitals, hands and clothes.

Anderson ran into the bathroom, jumped into the tub and put the flames out.

Other guests took him to Luther Hospital, and eventually he was treated at the

Regions Hospital Burn Unit in St. Paul, Minn., for second-degree burns.

Anderson told police who were called to the hospital that he didn't want anyone

to get in trouble because of the stunt.

Peterson was freed on a $2,000 signature bond. He has a hearing scheduled April

16. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.