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>>fortra+(OP)
Maximum sentence is 10 years, she's unlikely to get that, but _minimum_ is 5 years IIRC. That's a _long_ time. And then you're a felon and you can't find a decent job. What was the calculus there, I wonder? Under what circumstances would a person rationally consider torching a police cruiser to be worth the risk of 5 years in the slammer?

>>m0zg+Wc
I don't know what the actual charges are, I can't seem to find a copy of the criminal complaint. But the DOJ press release included:

"If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of eighty years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $500,000."

She might be charged with terrorism crimes, but either way it looks bad for her. At least a felony - even without prison time that will sting.