'Kony 2012' Filmmaker In for Extended Hospitalization

Jason Russell, the man behind the “Kony 2012” phenomenon, will remained hospitalized for a prolonged period in the wake of his nude rampage through the streets of San Diego. Today, Russell’s wife Danica released a statement that said her husband was suffering from “reactive psychosis,” and will require treatment for what could be “months.”

We would, again, like to make it clear that Jason’s incident was in no way the result of drugs or alcohol. The preliminary diagnosis he received is called brief reactive psychosis, an acute state brought on by the extreme exhaustion, stress and dehydration. Though

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