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Third man arrested in Planned Parenthood firebombing case

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Overview

  • Three men have now been arrested and charged in relation to the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in California last March.
  • The latest arrest was of 21-year-old Xavier Batten in Florida; he joins Chance Brannon, 23, and Tibet Ergul, 21, who were previously charged.
  • The attack involved throwing a Molotov cocktail at the clinic's door and was captured on security footage.
  • All three men face charges of conspiracy and malicious destruction of property by fire.
  • No injuries were reported from the attack, though around 30 appointments had to be canceled.