According to the complaint:
After watching the movie Sunday, Jared W. Anderson, 20, who suffered serious burns to his hands and genitals, pulled down his pants and let Randell D. Peterson, 43, spray him with lighter fluid. When the fire didn’t catch, Peterson sprayed more lighter fluid on Anderson, splashing some on his clothing. He tried again to light the fire, catching Anderson’s genitals, hands and clothes.
Anderson ran into the bathroom, jumped into the tub and put the flames out. Other guests took him to Luther Hospital, and eventually he was treated at the Regions Hospital Burn Unit in St. Paul, Minn., for second-degree burns.
Anderson told police who were called to the hospital that he didn’t want anyone to get in trouble because of the stunt.
Peterson was freed on a $2,000 signature bond. He has a hearing scheduled April 16. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.
Today’s Lesson: Don’t ever volunteer to light your friend’s nuts on fire. You may face up to 10 years in prison.
