Arrest Made in Arson at Bernie Sanders' Vermont Office

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A man, Shant Soghomonian, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont. He was recorded on security video spraying a liquid near the office door and lighting it with a handheld lighter before leaving as the blaze spread. No injuries were reported, and if convicted, Soghomonian could face between five and 20 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. Senator Sanders expressed gratitude for the swift response of law enforcement and the outpouring of support, while Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak thanked the authorities for their work in arresting the suspect.
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