Two brothers pleaded guilty to arson attacks at three California synagogues and an abortion clinic two years ago. As part of the plea agreement, Benjamin Matthew Williams and James Tyler Williams face jail sentences of 30 years and 18 to 21 years, respectively. Sentences are slated to be given in November.
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