LiberalNation
02-12-2008, 10:22 PM
Dumbasses.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080213/ap_on_re_us/mosque_fire;_ylt=AoMrD9ALVXdyDrAZ99.U0FhvzwcF
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Three men have been charged in the firebombing of a small mosque over the weekend, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Authorities said Eric Ian Baker, 32, Michael Corey Golden, 23, and Jonathan Edward Stone, 19, had planned for a week to burn down the Islamic Center of Columbia, about 40 miles southwest of Nashville, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul O'Brian said.
The men are accused of using gasoline, rags and empty beer bottles to set fire to the storefront mosque on Saturday. The men, who were arrested later that day, are facing federal charges of unlawful possession of a destructive device and state charges of arson.
The federal complaint filed against the men says Stone and Baker told officers they were members of the Christian Identity movement, an extreme doctrine that claims white Europeans are God's chosen people.
The complaint also said Baker spray-painted swastikas on the walls of the building, including the phrase "White Power."
When asked if the men could face hate-crime charges, O'Brian said the investigation is continuing and more federal charges could be filed.
Police used surveillance video from a local gas station to identify the suspects.
According to the complaint, Stone said he earned "two stripes" for the act from Baker, who was described as his sponsor in the movement.
"Stone admitted to special agents that he is a member of the Christian Identity movement and that stripes or promotions are earned for committing acts of violence against 'enemies,'" the complaint said.
"Baker explained to the special agents that 'What goes on in that building is illegal according to the Bible,'" the complaint says. "Baker also explained to the agents that the Nazi symbols painted on the building meant 'freedom on the streets.'"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080213/ap_on_re_us/mosque_fire;_ylt=AoMrD9ALVXdyDrAZ99.U0FhvzwcF
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Three men have been charged in the firebombing of a small mosque over the weekend, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Authorities said Eric Ian Baker, 32, Michael Corey Golden, 23, and Jonathan Edward Stone, 19, had planned for a week to burn down the Islamic Center of Columbia, about 40 miles southwest of Nashville, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul O'Brian said.
The men are accused of using gasoline, rags and empty beer bottles to set fire to the storefront mosque on Saturday. The men, who were arrested later that day, are facing federal charges of unlawful possession of a destructive device and state charges of arson.
The federal complaint filed against the men says Stone and Baker told officers they were members of the Christian Identity movement, an extreme doctrine that claims white Europeans are God's chosen people.
The complaint also said Baker spray-painted swastikas on the walls of the building, including the phrase "White Power."
When asked if the men could face hate-crime charges, O'Brian said the investigation is continuing and more federal charges could be filed.
Police used surveillance video from a local gas station to identify the suspects.
According to the complaint, Stone said he earned "two stripes" for the act from Baker, who was described as his sponsor in the movement.
"Stone admitted to special agents that he is a member of the Christian Identity movement and that stripes or promotions are earned for committing acts of violence against 'enemies,'" the complaint said.
"Baker explained to the special agents that 'What goes on in that building is illegal according to the Bible,'" the complaint says. "Baker also explained to the agents that the Nazi symbols painted on the building meant 'freedom on the streets.'"