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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Ohio man charged with attempted arson at church hosting drag event.

A member of a pro-Nazi group, White Lives Matter, has been arrested for attempting to burn down a church in Ohio that was planning to host a drag show event. Aimenn D. Penny, 20, used Molotov cocktails against the Community Church of Chesterland in an attempt to burn the church to the ground. Penny confessed he attempted to burn down the church to protect the children and stop the drag show event. The FBI claims Penny is a member of “White Lives Matter,” a pro-Nazi group, which has “racist, pro-Nazi, and homophobic views.” Penny may face a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison for the malicious use of explosive materials charge and up to 10 years in prison for the possession of a destructive device charge, according to the DOJ.

via CNN|

#church #crime #drag-event

society2 years ago•1 min saved

Geauga County Drag Events Spark Controversy and Protests.

A drag event in Chardon, Ohio, was held as scheduled with many protesters and supporters turning out. The event included a sold-out drag show brunch and an afternoon drag story hour. Police officers, both on foot and horseback, were present at the event as protestors held signs and bull horns. Organizers hired their own private security for each event, which included the use of metal detectors to check for weapons. All protestors left the event once it started storming.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#controversy #drag-event #police-presence

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Arrest made in connection to church firebombing ahead of drag event.

A member of the pro-Nazi group White Lives Matter of Ohio, Aimenn Penny, was arrested for throwing molotov cocktails at a church planning to hold a drag event. Penny was charged with arson and possession of a destructive device. He confessed to the attack and said he wanted to "protect children and stop the drag show event." Investigators found Nazi paraphernalia in his home. The church forgave him but wants him prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

via The Hill|

#arson #church #crime