The man accused of burning pride flags hanging from porches in Northside last year has pleaded guilty in federal court.
U.S. District Court documents show Thomas Brian Niehaus took a plea deal Thursday on a malicious use of fire charge.
The details of the plea deal U.S. attorneys offered were not immediately available. The charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Michael R. Barrett will determine Niehaus’ sentence after the court produces a pre-sentencing report…