Ohio Man Arrested for Arson Attack on Church Hosting Drag Queen Event

The Department of Justice has arrested Aimenn Penny, a member of the White Lives Matter group, for allegedly attempting to burn down a church in Ohio that was planning to host drag show events. Penny used Molotov cocktails to attack the Community Church of Chesterland in an effort to burn it down. He was charged with one count of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possessing a destructive device. Penny attended a drag queen event in Wadsworth, carrying a firearm and wearing military-style gear. He admitted to building the Molotov cocktails and targeting the church with them, stating that he was trying to protect children and stop the drag show event.
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- Alliance man charged for vandalizing Geauga County church ahead of drag queen brunch and story hour WKYC.com
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