Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Pee-wee Herman Faces Morals Charge
Children’s television star Pee-wee Herman was arrested for allegedly exposing himself inside an adult theater, authorities said in Sarasota, Fla. The suspect, whose real name is Paul Reubens, 38, of Studio City, Calif., was arrested after undercover detectives raided the South Trail Cinema in a sting operation, a Sarasota County Sheriff’s affidavit said. Reubens was observed exposing himself and masturbating, the affidavit said. Reubens was charged with exposure of a sexual organ and released from the county jail after posting $219 bond. Three other people were arrested on similar charges, said a booking officer.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
