Then, using lighter fluid, he burned it early on Joutside a strip club called Dangerous Curves Gentleman’s Club. NEVADA, Iowa, Decem( LifeSiteNews) - A man who was arrested this summer for stealing and then lighting a church’s LGBT rainbow “pride” flag on fire has been sentenced to prison for 16 years.Īdolfo Martinez, 30, of Ames, Iowa was found guilty last month of having committed a “hate crime” – arson – plus reckless use of explosives or fire.Īccording to the Des Moines Register, Martinez stole the flag, which had been hanging at Ames United Church of Christ.
