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world20 days ago

Palestinians Arrested for Church Christmas Tree Arson in West Bank

Three Palestinians were arrested in Jenin, West Bank, for allegedly setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at a Catholic church, an incident condemned as an attempt to incite sectarian tensions. The church quickly replaced the damaged decorations, emphasizing unity amid rising threats to the Christian community in the region, which faces increasing extremism and violence amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

via Yahoo|
#church-arson#jenin#palestinians
crime1 year ago

Ohio Man Receives 18-Year Sentence for Firebombing Church Hosting Drag Events

Aimenn Penny was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to firebomb a church in Ohio that was hosting a drag event, pleading guilty to committing a church arson hate crime and using fire and explosives to commit a felony. Penny, a member of the pro-Nazi group White Lives Matter, targeted the church due to its support for the LGBTQ+ community. Despite causing limited physical damage, the attack instilled fear in the community, leading to parishioners leaving and a preschool relocating. Penny's attorney cited his client's susceptibility to online hate and misinformation, while prosecutors emphasized the message that hate-fueled violence will not be tolerated in the United States.

via The Washington Post|
#church-arson#crime#hate-crime
crime1 year ago

"Man Receives 18-Year Sentence for Firebombing Ohio Church Hosting Drag Events"

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.

via The New York Times|
#church-arson#crime#hate-crime
crime1 year ago

Ohio Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Targeting LGBTQ Church Events

Aimenn D. Penny has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to burn down an Ohio church that was hosting drag show events, using Molotov cocktails in the attempt. He pleaded guilty to violating the Church Arson Prevention Act and using fire and explosives to commit a felony. The church forgave him, and its minister stated that the congregation became stronger as a result of the incident.

via CNN|
#church-arson#crime#drag-show
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"18-Year Sentence for Church Firebombing Linked to 'White Lives Matter' Member"

Aimeen Penny, a member of the White Lives Matter group, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for firebombing an Ohio church that planned to host drag events. Penny, a 20-year-old far-right extremist, pleaded guilty to church arson and using fire and explosives to commit a felony. Prosecutors revealed his possession of weapons and Nazi memorabilia, as well as a manifesto filled with hate and false historical narratives. Officials emphasized that such hate-fueled attacks will not be tolerated, and the sentence sends a clear message against bias-motivated violence.

via NBC News|
#church-arson#crime-and-justice#far-right-extremism
crime2 years ago

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

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.

via ABC News|
#church-arson#crime#drag-shows