"18-Year Sentence for Church Firebombing Linked to 'White Lives Matter' Member"

Aimeen Penny, a member of the White Lives Matter group, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for firebombing an Ohio church that planned to host drag events. Penny, a 20-year-old far-right extremist, pleaded guilty to church arson and using fire and explosives to commit a felony. Prosecutors revealed his possession of weapons and Nazi memorabilia, as well as a manifesto filled with hate and false historical narratives. Officials emphasized that such hate-fueled attacks will not be tolerated, and the sentence sends a clear message against bias-motivated violence.