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Fire for Distraction Not Malice | Edmonton News
A Vancouver man who set a fire at Nesters Market to distract while shoplifting to fund his drug habit got a two-year conditional sentence — six months house arrest, then curfew — plus two years probation. The blaze, which caused $500K in damage and shut down the store for two weeks, sparked outrage over its danger, especially since residents lived above. Prosecutors cited his 14 prior shoplifting offenses, while defense argued he had no malicious intent and was acting out due to substance abuse. Atkinson, now on methadone and in custody, expressed remorse, calling the fire a wake-up call. The…
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