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Juan J Rodriquez is escorted from the rally on Sunday. His streaking stunt earned at least one onlooker's disapproval. Matt Rourke/AP/Press Association Images
THE MAN WHO STRIPPED OFF at a political rally being attended by President Barack Obama will not be awarded a $1m prize fund for his stunt.
Juan J Rodriguez from Staten island, NY, was escorted from the rally before being arrested and charged with indecency.
The billionaire offering the prize said that he wanted the White House to confirm that the president had clapped eyes on naked Rodriquez.
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The $1m fund was offered by shipping heir Alki David to encourage people to advertise his website in a rather unique manner.
But the White House didn’t provide the necessary confirmation, meaning Rodriquez was denied the fund. However, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that David has offered Rodriguez a consolation prize which will cover the father-of-three’s rent for six months.
David said that Rodriguez’s “personal story about why he decided to take such a risk for his family moved me to provide him with a generous consolation prize”.
Rodriguez said he was unable to discuss the terms agreed with David due to a nondisclosure agreement.
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Monday 13 January, 2025
Monday 13 January, 2025
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Obama streaker won't take $1m prize...
THE MAN WHO STRIPPED OFF at a political rally being attended by President Barack Obama will not be awarded a $1m prize fund for his stunt.
Juan J Rodriguez from Staten island, NY, was escorted from the rally before being arrested and charged with indecency.
The billionaire offering the prize said that he wanted the White House to confirm that the president had clapped eyes on naked Rodriquez.
The $1m fund was offered by shipping heir Alki David to encourage people to advertise his website in a rather unique manner.
But the White House didn’t provide the necessary confirmation, meaning Rodriquez was denied the fund. However, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that David has offered Rodriguez a consolation prize which will cover the father-of-three’s rent for six months.
David said that Rodriguez’s “personal story about why he decided to take such a risk for his family moved me to provide him with a generous consolation prize”.
Rodriguez said he was unable to discuss the terms agreed with David due to a nondisclosure agreement.
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