FBI arrests mother of suspect in firebombing of New Caney Buddhist temple

The mother of one of two people charged in the firebombing of a Montgomery County Buddhist temple is now facing federal charges herself.

FBI Houston Civil Rights agents arrested Gertrude “Trudy” Thompson, 58, on charges including conspiracy to commit arson, use of an explosive, and arson — nearly three years after the November 2023 attack at the New Caney Buddhist temple.

A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment naming Trudy Thompson as a defendant on Sept. 9…

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