Man Seeks More Time to Appeal Fire Attack | Roanoke News

A Danville man sentenced to 40 years for setting a city council member on fire is now begging for more time to appeal — his lawyers say they need the full court transcript to build a solid case. The attack, which happened in July 2023 at a local park, left the victim severely injured but alive. Though he’ll serve only eight years (with 32 suspended), the defense insists they can’t move forward without reviewing the transcript — a standard step in any serious appeal. The court is now weighing whether to grant the extension. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e355cb61369557a