Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events

An Ohio man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a local church that was hosting drag events last year. Aimenn D. Penny, 20, pleaded guilty in October to using fire and explosives to commit a felony and violating the Church Arson Prevention Act.. He admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events hosted by the church, and their support of the LGBTQ+ community. Penny said he aimed to intimidate the church into canceling the events.

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