NM - Man tries to burn down preschool with children inside - May 23, 2024

[Clearsky]

New Mexico Man Allegedly Tried to Burn Down Preschool with Children, Staff Inside

Jonathan A. Barajas Nava allegedly set the entrance of a California preschool on fire on April 24. Later that day, he allegedly started a fire at a strip mall.

people.com

Jonathan A. Barajas Nava, 38, was charged with two counts of attempted destruction of property by means of fire, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Central District of California said in a release on Wednesday, May 22.

 

[iamshadow21]

New Mexico Man Allegedly Tried to Burn Down Preschool with Children, Staff Inside

Jonathan A. Barajas Nava allegedly set the entrance of a California preschool on fire on April 24. Later that day, he allegedly started a fire at a strip mall.

people.com

Jonathan A. Barajas Nava, 38, was charged with two counts of attempted destruction of property by means of fire, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Central District of California said in a release on Wednesday, May 22.

Why is this only charged as a crime against property when people, including children, were inside the building? That makes no sense to me.