Arson Suspect Arrested at Bernie Sanders' Vermont Office
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A man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to US senator Bernie Sanders’ office in Vermont, with no motive released yet. Shant Soghomonian, 35, from California, is accused of using an accelerant and a lighter to start the fire, endangering staff working inside. While no injuries were reported, Soghomonian could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The incident comes amid a backdrop of implied threats of political violence in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, with politicians from both parties being targeted in recent months.
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