Jackass star Steve-O sentenced to 30 days in prison over SeaWorld stunt

[Little Tich]

Source: The Mirror

The London-born star caused chaos after climbing 100ft up a crane in Hollywood last month

The Jump star Steve-O has been sentenced to 30 days in prison over a protest he staged at America’s SeaWorld.

The 41-year-old today pleaded no contest to misdemeanour charges after he was arrested on August 9.

The London-born star of Jackass climbed 100ft up a crane in Hollywood with an inflatable orca with the words "SeaWorld Sucks" on it and lit fireworks.

Steve-O, whose real name is Stephen Glover, said he was inspired to carry out a protest by the 2013 documentary Blackfish.



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[joshcryer]

4. He really turned himself around with the drug and alcohol abuse.

Glad he's doing well and this is a just cause to go to jail for.

[Mnemosyne]

2. Good for Steve-O! Another jackass with a heart. nt

[Mnemosyne]

3. 30 days is likely county jail, not prison. Either way, he will have fans there I bet. nt

[Live and Learn]

5. And yet, the bankers go free.

A really stupid reason to put someone in jail, if you ask me.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

6. Classic "Civil Disobedience".

[davidpdx]

7. Maybe he should have brought his inflatable girlfriend as well

Here's a photo of her:

[Dorian Gray]

8. You know

this guy has totally surprised me. He's turned his life around, stopped drinking and drugging, and now fights for causes he believes in. Kudos to him.