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San Antonio Man Sentenced for Arson of Travis County Democratic Party Office
AUSTIN – A San Antonio man was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for arson.
Ryan Taylor Faircloth, 31, was found guilty of throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of the Travis County Democratic Party office in downtown Austin on September 29, 2021, causing a fire.
A good Samaritan was able to extinguish the fire before 911 responders arrived.
Faircloth admitted to targeting the political party office because he opposed positions he believed to be taken by the Democratic Party.
On January 10, 2022, Faircloth pleaded guilty to one count of arson.
In addition to the prison sentence, Faircloth was ordered to pay $12,472.84 in restitution and a $5,000 fine.
“Violence in the political process is unacceptable,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff. “We all must respect the rule of law. Those who commit acts of violence or destroy property for a political or ideological agenda will be held accountable for their crimes.
My office will continue to investigate and bring to justice anyone who uses violent acts to harm, intimidate or coerce their fellow citizens participating in the political process.”
The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, with assistance from the Austin Police and Fire Departments, investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys G. Karthik Srinivasan and Michael C. Galdo prosecuted the case.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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