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DOJ charges man over Philadelphia mosque arson
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Summary: The DOJ charged Vincent Lang with arson related to a fire at a Philadelphia mosque on July 5.
WHO: U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: Charged Vincent Lang with maliciously damaging or destroying by means of fire a mosque used in interstate commerce
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM ET
WHERE: Philadelphia, USA
WHY: The charge stems from an alleged July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center.
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