Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Drag Show Fire at Ohio Church
In a shocking case that highlights the impact of hate-fueled violence, an Ohio man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for firebombing a church that planned to host drag shows. The defendant, Aimenn D. Penny, pleaded guilty to violating the Church Arson Prevention Act and malicious use of explosive materials. The incident took place on March 25, 2023, at the Community Church of Chesterland in Chesterland, Ohio.
The Community Church of Chesterland had made plans to host two drag shows to support the LGBTQ+ community. However, Aimenn Penny, a 20-year-old resident of Alliance, Ohio, took offense to these events and decided to take matters into his own hands. Driven by extreme views and affiliations with white supremacist groups, Penny saw the church's decision to host drag shows as an...