Virginia man sentenced to 40 years for setting councilman on fire

A Virginia man, Shotsie Buck-Hayes, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire during an attack on July 30. Circuit Judge James Reynolds issued the sentence on Thursday, while Vogler and his family attended the hearing. Buck-Hayes pursued Vogler with gasoline, doused him, and ignited him, claiming personal motives related to an alleged affair between Vogler and his wife. Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding, with the judge suspending part of the sentences. Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Newman expressed satisfaction with the sentence, emphasizing the severity of the case. Vogler, who suffered severe burns and was hospitalized for three months, expressed gratitude for the support he received and a desire to move forward with his life.