A man suspected of burning a Minnesota synagogue says he tried to put the fire out, then left when he couldn't, a criminal complaint says
Matthew Amiot faces one count of negligent fires and one count of negligent fires with an injury to a person, according to the police probable cause statement obtained by CNN affiliate WCCO.A court hearing was held Monday and bond set at $20,000.An attorney representing Amiot said the man denies all allegations against him, according to Duluth affiliate KBJR, but court documents say he admitted to setting combustible materials on fire outside the building.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was called in to assist with the investigation, Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj said -- a standard move for fires involving places of worship. Authorities determined the point of the fire's origin was outside the building, Krizaj said. There was no indication that an accelerant was used, he said."That's usually an indication of people's intent.
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