Los Angeles County prosecutors say a convicted arsonist has been ordered to pay $8.9 million in restitution and serve an 18-year sentence for setting a church fire in Hacienda Heights.
Deputy District Attorney Renee Rose says 35-year-old Gregory Yusuke Shiga was sentenced Friday for the fire at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
Investigators say the April 16, 2011, fire was started after saturated rolls of toilet paper were placed around the church during a break-in.
The walls and ceiling were also soaked with accelerant before the blaze was lit.
A jury found Shiga guilty of aggravated arson and other crimes on July 9.
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