Barack Obama streaker could receive $1million prize

The man who streaked Barack Obama at a rally on Sunday could be in line for a $1million prize. It was offered to the first person to successfully expose himself in front of the President by a British billionaire who encouraged people to attempt the stunt and post the footage on a website in exchange for $1million.



Juan Rodriguez, 24, from Staten Island in New York ran naked out of a crowd during a political rally in Philadelphia before being arrested by police. The American was bailed on Monday after being charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness and disorderly conduct and is waiting to hear whether he will receive his money.

Battlecam.com, the website set up by digital media entrepreneur Alki David, is awaiting confirmation from the Greek Embassy whether Mr Obama heard and saw the actions of Mr Rodriguez. In accordance with the rules laid out by Battlecam.com the streaker must be in the eye-line of the President and also within earshot so that he can hear them shout out the name of the website six times.



Mr David, 42, who is 45th in the Sunday Times Rich List, said: "We are delighted with Mr Rodriguez. I am looking forward to presenting him with a big bag of cash. We are just waiting for confirmation that Obama did hear him and then we can hand over the money. I've nothing against Obama himself - it's just we knew this stunt would attract so much publicity if it was with the President." Mr Rodriguez is reportedly intending to share the money with four others, including his girlfriend, who helped him pull the stunt off.