Man sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for burning LGBTQ flag that was flying at church in central Iowa.
Chick-fil-A ends donations for anti-LGBTQ organizations
After courting controversy for years, the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A will no longer fund two organizations that have historically opposed same-sex marriage.Adolfo Martinez, 30, of Ames, was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years for the hate crime of arson, as well as a year for the reckless use of explosives or fire, and 30 days for harassment. The sentences are to be served consecutively, Story County court records show.
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