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Midland teens accused of setting fire to youth 07/18/2002 Associated Press MIDLAND, Texas - Three teenagers face assault charges after allegedly dousing a Midland youth with lighter fluid and setting him on fire in a videotaped stunt that the victim appeared to take part in voluntarily, officials said. Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter said the videotape appeared to make reference to the MTV program "Jackass," a show featuring a series of strange and dangerous stunts. "There was a mention made of 'Jackass' on the tape," he said Thursday. "I can't say for sure they were referring to that show,...