According to a criminal complaint, Clifford Currie threw gasoline on his supervisor while in her office at the Fort Leavenworth, Kan.-based facility around 5 p.m. on Sept. 7. Mr. Currie allegedly assaulted her with scissors and a straight-edge razor and proceeded to light her on fire.
A co-worker attempted to come to the woman’s aid and was injured in the process, according to a statement released by acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.
If convicted, Mr. Currie faces a 30-year prison term and roughly $500,000 in fines.
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