Jackass star Steve-O is facing five criminal charges after he climbed a crane in Hollywood to protest over SeaWorld and drew dozens of emergency responders to a construction site earlier this month.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the city of Los Angeles will also seek financial restitution for the cost of the police and fire response.
Steve-O, whose real name is Stephen Glover, faces charges including creating a false emergency and trespassing.
Frank Mateljan, spokesman for the City Attorney’s Office, says the charges stem from the August 9 incident and a subsequent search of Steve-O’s house.
The 41-year-old, known for his outlandish stunts, scrambled up a crane along Sunset Boulevard and inflated a killer whale balloon emblazoned with “SeaWorld Sucks”.
Steve-O’s representative didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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