What started as a bet has turned into possible jail time for one B.C. man.
David McClearn, 28, has been charged with criminal trespassing in relation to a streaking stunt during the Seattle Mariners baseball game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at Safeco Field.
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The misdemeanour charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail or a $5,000 fine, said Dan Nolte with the Seattle City Attorney’s Office on Tuesday.
“He doesn’t have a criminal record, so we wouldn’t pursue a sentence anywhere near that severe,” Nolte said.
Streaker!!! first time for seeing one in person!! Lol
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McClearn, who lives in Vancouver, was dared to streak across the field for $80, according to a now looking to raise money for his legal fees.
Shortly after being tackled by security, he was arrested and placed in King County jail, then released Sunday on CAD$2,000 bail.
His arraignment at Seattle Municipal Court is scheduled for Wednesday.
ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca
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