Attempted Arson at MLK Jr.'s Birth Home Thwarted by Off-Duty NYPD Officers

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A woman attempted to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home in Atlanta by pouring gasoline on the property, but was stopped by two off-duty NYPD officers and two tourists from Utah. The suspect, who has not been named, has been charged with criminal attempt arson and criminal attempt interference with government property. The historic home, currently under renovation, is a cherished landmark and an important part of American history.
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