NEW : `` Jason has never had a substance abuse or drinking problem , '' family says . Source : Jason Russell was picked up by police after running in the street in his underwear . The popularity of the film led to a flurry of media appearances for Russell and his fellow Invisible Children co-founders and prompted scrutiny from some who argued that the social media frenzy was too little , too late . He is now facing charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct for allegedly assaulting an officer during arrest. Russell has made a flurry of media appearances since the documentary went viral .
NEW : `` Jason has never had a substance abuse or drinking problem , '' family says . Source : Jason Russell was picked up by police after running in the street in his underwear . He is now facing charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct for allegedly assaulting an officer during arrest. Russell has made a flurry of media appearances since the documentary went viral .