Federal hate crime charge for man who tried to firebomb church over drag show events.

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Federal hate crime charge for man who tried to firebomb church over drag show events.
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A man who attempted to burn down a church with Molotov cocktails after learning it planned to hold drag show events has been charged with federal crimes, including violating the Church Arson Prevention Act. The suspect, Aimenn D. Penny, is reportedly part of a White Lives Matter group that espouses racist, pro-Nazi, and homophobic views. Penny could face up to 20 years in prison for the Church Arson Prevention Act violation, a mandatory minimum of five years for malicious use of explosive materials, and up to 10 years for possessing a destructive device. The FBI's investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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