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Man Arrested for Arson Against Pride Flags in Ohio

8/2/2025

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Thomas Niehaus, 52, has been arrested for igniting Pride flags in Cincinnati's Northside and Clifton neighborhoods, facing four counts of aggravated arson. This shocking act has left residents feeling fearful, viewing it as a direct assault on the LGBTQ+ community. Alarmingly, Ohio's hate crime laws fail to safeguard against attacks based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Thomas Niehaus, 52, has been arrested for igniting Pride flags in Cincinnati's Northside and Clifton neighborhoods, facing four counts of aggravated arson. This shocking act has left residents feeling fearful, viewing it as a direct assault on the LGBTQ+ community. Alarmingly, Ohio's hate crime laws fail to safeguard against attacks based on sexual orientation or gender identity.