Wisconsin Teen Says Short-Lived TikTok Ban Was Motive for Allegedly Setting Fire to Local Congressman's Office: Police
A 19-year-old from Menasha was charged with arson following the fire, the City of Fond du Lac Police Department said
Man accused of starting fire at Wisconsin congressman's office motivated by TikTok ban, police say
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
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TikTok lover sparks blaze at congressman’s office in response to ban, police say
The office of a congressman in Wisconsin was targeted in an arson attack over the weekend, which was sparked by a 19-year-old man upset over the "recent talks of a TikTok ban," according to police.
Police: Man accused of starting fire at Wisconsin congressman's office due to TikTok ban
A 19-year-old man has been accused of setting a fire at a building that includes Wisconsin Rep. Glenn Grothman's office because of the short-lived TikTok ban. The Fond du Lac Police Department said the incident happened around 1 a.m. on Sunday at a strip mall at 525 N. Peters Ave. that is home to the Republican 6th District congressman's office.
Teen Accused of Setting Congressman's Office on Fire Was Motivated by TikTok Ban, Police Say
A fire at a Wisconsin congressman's office was extinguished without incident Sunday but the man suspected of starting the blaze says he was motivated by the United States' ban on TikTok.
Man accused of starting fire at congressional office motivated by TikTok ban, police say
FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin — A man accused of setting fire to a strip mall in Wisconsin where a congressman’s office is located told authorities he was motivated by the federal ban on the popular TikTok video-sharing platform.
Wisconsin Teen Sets Congressman's Office on Fire Over TikTok Ban
The suspect, who was found sitting near the office watching the fire, admitted to starting it 'in response to recent talks of a TikTok ban,' according to police.
Congressman says act of arson at his office over TikTok ban was ‘foolish’
By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin (WDJT) — After a teenager was arrested for allegedly setting Representative Glenn Grothman’s office on fire on Sunday, Jan.
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