A member of an Ohio-based neo-Nazi group who authorities arrested Friday on federal charges that he firebombed a Chesterland Township church said he did so to stop the church from hosting a drag queen story hour, according to court records.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A member of an Ohio-based neo-Nazi group who authorities arrested Friday on federal charges that he firebombed a Chesterland Township church, said he did so to stop the church from hosting a drag queen story hour, according to court records.
Aimenn Penny, 20, of Alliance, has been charged in U.S. District Court in Cleveland with malicious use of explosive materials and possession of a destructive device for his intent to burn down the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced in a news release.
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