Authorities have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with an alleged arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office in Vermont. The suspect, identified as Shant Soghomonian, was charged with using fire to damage the building in Burlington. Soghomonian, also known as Michael, is originally from Northridge, California.
According to court records cited by the Justice Department, Soghomonian entered the building on Friday morning and proceeded to the third floor where the senator’s offices are located. Security footage captured him spraying a liquid near the outer door of the office and igniting the area with a handheld lighter. He then fled the scene as the fire spread, causing damage to the office door and surrounding areas.
