A shocking case of brutality on the streets of New York City has come to a close, with a teenager being sentenced to a significant prison term for a heinous crime. The 19-year-old culprit, who plead guilty to attempted murder and arson charges, was found guilty of setting a homeless man on fire while he was sleeping on a subway train in Manhattan. The victim suffered severe burns and was left with life-altering injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for increased safety measures on the city's public transportation system. The lengthy prison sentence handed down by the judge is seen as a measure of justice for the victim and a warning to others who would commit similar atrocities.
Teen sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for setting fire to sleeping man on NYC subway Gothamist
