“As alleged, Lhota deliberately set fire to a bar and nightclub patronized by members of the LGBTQ+ community, seriously injuring two of its employees, and endangering all present including the tenants of the building as well as the first responders who battled the blaze for approximately one hour,” Peace said. Attorney Breon Peace said his office would vigorously prosecute the case. Police arrested John Lhota on Wednesday in connection with the April 3 arson allegations.
