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crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"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•4 min saved

Pro-Nazi member attempts to burn down Ohio church hosting drag event with Molotov cocktails

A member of the White Lives Matter group, Aimenn Penny, has been arrested and charged with using Molotov cocktails on a church in Ohio to stop a drag show. The church had reported damage on March 25, which they believed was connected to the planned hosting of two drag show events on April 1, 2023. Penny admitted to using the Molotov cocktails and said he was trying to protect children. He was found to have a hand-written manifesto, Nazi memorabilia, and a White Lives Matter of Ohio t-shirt in his home.

via NBC News|

#church #crime #drag-show

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via ABC News|

#church #crime #doj

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Ohio Church Targeted with Molotov Cocktails Ahead of Drag Shows

Aimenn Penny, a member of the White Lives Matter Ohio branch, has been charged with using Molotov cocktails to attack a church in anticipation of drag shows the religious community planned to host. Penny admitted to using vodka and beer bottles and gasoline to target the Community Church of Chesterfield outside of Toledo. He attended a drag queen story hour to distribute propaganda flyers representing White Lives Matter, Ohio's anti-drag queen views, and was wearing military-style gear including camouflage pants, a tactical vest, and jacket with a patch showing a firearm.

via CBS News|

#anti-gay #hate-crime #molotov-cocktails