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19-Year-Old Arrested on Arson Charge for Burning Congressman Grothman's Office in Fond du Lac Over TikTok Ban

Jan 19, 2025, 03:55 PM

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson for setting fire to the office of U.S. Congressman Glenn Grothman in Fond du Lac. The incident, which occurred in response to the federal government's ban on TikTok, has drawn attention from local officials. Grothman stated he is still trying to understand the details of the incident and has sent a staffer to check on the office's condition. Wisconsin officials confirmed that the arson was motivated by the TikTok ban.