Peoria Planned Parenthood reopens after firebombing attack in January 2023

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Monday, May 20, 2024
Peoria Planned Parenthood reopens after 2023 firebombing attack
The Peoria Planned Parenthood has reopened after being significantly damaged in a firebombing attack back in January 2023.

PEORIA, Ill. (WLS) -- The Planned Parenthood clinic in Peoria has reopened after being significantly damaged in a firebombing attack back in January 2023.

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Prosecutors said Tyler Massengill broke a window and put an incendiary device through it in the middle of the night.

The center has been rebuilt, and offers a new layout in order to optimize care that includes abortion care, cancer screenings and HIV testing.

Massengill pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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