Suspect in attempted arson of MLK Jr's birth home is decorated US Navy veteran
Crime,Martin Luther King Jr.,US Navy,General News
The woman accused of attempted arson at the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. is a decorated military veteran, according to officials. Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, 26, is a veteran surface warfare specialist of the U.S. Navy and received multiple awards during her service. Henderson received a national defense service medal and good conduct medal during her service. She was also given the Navy "E" ribbon among other awards. Henderson has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property after she was seen on camera pouring the flammable...
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