Man Arrested for Arson Attack on Senator Bernie Sanders' Office

The suspect faces up to 20 years in prison; motive for the attack remains under investigation.

Shant Soghomonian, 35, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly setting a fire outside Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Burlington, Vermont.
The fire, which occurred on Friday, caused damage to the office door and activated the building's sprinkler system, but no injuries were reported.
Soghomonian faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.
The motive behind the arson attack remains unclear, and an initial court appearance for Soghomonian has not yet been scheduled.
Senator Sanders expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their swift response and relief that no one was injured.