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Posted: 4:50 AM Aug 7, 2008
Hayward Man Faces Felony Arson And Fraud Charges
A man faces federal charges after investigators say he burned down his business to collect money.
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38-year-old Phillip Lanthrop is charged in a six-count indictment with arson and insurance fraud. Investigators say in 2003, he hired someone to burn down Player's Sports Bar and Grill, which he owned, in exchange $5,000 and some cocaine. He then defrauded more than $250,000 dollars from an insurance company. If convicted, Lanthrop could spend a maximum of 40 years in prison.
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