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10 years in prison for Illinois Planned Parenthood arsonist

  • Tyler Massengill was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for an arson attack on an Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic.
  • Massengill used a homemade explosive to start a fire at the clinic shortly after an abortion rights law was passed in Illinois.
  • The Planned Parenthood clinic was empty at the time, but the judge criticized Massengill for causing fear and stress to patients and staff.
  • In addition to the prison term, Massengill was ordered to pay $1.45 million in restitution for damages.
  • The attack came amid increased threats against abortion providers after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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