arson
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Hatzola chairman Shloimie Richman said more than £1.7m raised by public donations since the arson attack would be put towards a new, secure headquarters.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
He had worked two decades as a deputy, but was new to the arson and explosive squad.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Truman, from Weston-super-Mare, denies arson and being reckless as to whether life was endangered.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
The bar's French owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, have been accused by authorities of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
The fire department suspected arson; police theorized that whoever set the fire had wanted to destroy the secrets still embedded within.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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