(Nov. 21, 2025 / JNS)
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Everardo Gregorio, 31, who allegedly burned a synagogue in Casa Grande, Ariz., on March 3.
Gregorio was indicted on Nov. 18 for obstruction of the free exercise of religious beliefs by fire, a hate crime. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
He is accused of destroying both the sanctuary of Khal Chasidim, an Orthodox congregation, and a kosher store and restaurant in the same building.
