Man Charged After Setting Fire To Planned Parenthood Clinic In Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A person who made a video describing abortion as genocide was arrested for a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in southwestern Michigan, authorities mentioned Thursday.
Joshua Brereton, 25, of Paw Paw was charged in federal court docket with committing arson at a corporation that receives authorities cash.
Fire was set Sunday with gasoline and a hearth starter log at Planned Parenthood in Kalamazoo, investigators mentioned in a court docket submitting. Damage was principally restricted to the outside of the constructing, which was not open on the time.
Agents received a tip about Brereton and checked out surveillance video from the constructing. They additionally checked out movies he posted on-line.
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“Right now we have a genocide happening, genocide of babies. … Read a science book. It’s not a religious debate. It’s not a political debate,” Brereton mentioned in a single.
Brereton was in custody awaiting a court docket listening to Friday. An legal professional wasn’t listed within the court docket file.
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