Arizona man faces up to 20 years, $250,000 fine for allegedly burning synagogue down
Everardo Gregorio is accused of destroying part of a complex that also included a kosher store and restaurant.
The sign at the entrance of an Arizona State prison in Tucson, Arizona (Files)
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Everardo Gregorio, 31, who allegedly burned a synagogue in Casa Grande, Arizona, on March 3.
Gregorio was indicted on Nov. 18 for obstruction of the free exercise of religious beliefs by fire, a hate crime. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
He is accused of destroying both the sanctuary of Khal Chasidim, an Orthodox congregation, and a kosher store and restaurant in the same building.
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