"Man Receives 18-Year Sentence for Firebombing Ohio Church Hosting Drag Events"
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Aimenn D. Penny, a 20-year-old Ohio man, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktails at the Community Church of Chesterland in anger over its plan to host drag shows. Prosecutors stated that the attack was hate-fueled, and the defendant pleaded guilty to violating the Church Arson Prevention Act. The Justice Department emphasized that such attacks will not be tolerated, while the defendant's lawyer plans to appeal, attributing the incident to the defendant seeking acceptance and being influenced by others.
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