Ohio Man Charged With Federal Offenses for Firebombing Church to Stop Drag Queen Story Hour
An Ohio man is facing federal charges over an unsuccessful attempt to burn down a church that was planning to host a “Drag Story Hour” event, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday.
According to a complaint (pdf) filed by the FBI, 20-year-old Aimenn Penny was arrested on March 31 after he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at the Community Church of Chesterland, in Chesterland, Ohio, breaking a sign outside the building and leaving scorch marks on the church’s front door.
Penny was initially charged with one count of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possessing a destructive device, which when combined carry a penalty of up to 30 years in prison. The DOJ said he now additionally faces a maximum prison time of 20 years for violating the Church Arson Prevention Act, and a 10-year mandatory prison sentence for using fire to commit a federal felony….