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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Abe Asher

Man charged after trying to burn down church that hosted drag shows

Department of Justice

An Ohio man has been federally indicted for trying burn a church that was preparing to host drag events to the ground.

The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that Aimenn Penny, 20, has been charged with violating the Church Arson Prevention Act for using Molotov cocktails to try to set fire to the Community Church of Chesterland, in Chesterland, Ohio.

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