Jackie Little, suspected in mosque fires, vandalizing Rep. Ilhan Omar's office, arrested and facing

[Eugene]

Earlier DU thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/105912635

Related: Plymouth Man Arrested, Charged in Federal Complaint with Arson Following Fires at Two Minneapolis Mosques (U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Minnesota)

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Source: WCCO/CBS Minnesota

Jackie Little, suspected in mosque fires, vandalizing Rep. Ilhan Omar's office, arrested and facing federal charge

BY MARIELLE MOHS, WCCO STAFF
APRIL 30, 2023 / 8:23 AM / CBS MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS -- The suspect who allegedly set two fires at mosques in south Minneapolis last week has been arrested and now faces a federal arson charge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.

Jackie Little, 36, was charged by warrant earlier this week in Hennepin County in connection with a fire at Masjid Al Rahma Islamic Center.

A federal complaint accuses Little of starting a fire in the bathroom at the Masjid Omar Islamic Center April 23, as well as in a hallway at Masjid Al Rahma a day later. A representative of Masjid Al Rahma told investigators the fire caused "tens of thousands of dollars" in damages, the complaint states.

Per the complaint, Little's mother told investigators he "extensively harassed a Muslim female" in the past and "has had a fascination with fire from a young age." She said she suspected him in "several unreported arson events."

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Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-mosque-fires-suspect-arrested/

[dchill]

1. "...now faces a federal arson charge..."

What a feather for his MAGA hat! Jackie Little is HUGE in hate circles! Bragging rights 4-ever!

[Easterncedar]

2. Social worker told me years ago...

That arsonists almost without exception were abused as children. Not to excuse this twisted racist, but why was his mother going on about his childhood fascination with fire? And what did she do with her suspicions?