Man Sets Woman on Fire, Criticizes 'Soft on Crime' Policies

Chicago Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Woman on Fire; White House Criticizes Soft on Crime PoliciesA Chicago man, Lawrence Reed, was arrested after allegedly dousing a woman with gasoline and setting her on fire. Reed, a career criminal with 72 prior arrests, repeatedly yelled Im guilty during a court appearance. The White House criticized soft on crime policies, particularly in Illinois and Chicago. Reed has a history of mental illness and was released with electronic monitoring despite prosecutors objections. The attack occurred while the woman was reading her phone on a train. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.