High school senior gets over 5 years in prison for setting homeless man on fire on NYC subway (opens original article in a new tab)

A high school senior was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for setting a homeless man on fire on an NYC subway, leading to severe injuries.

• High school senior Hiram Carrero was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for setting a homeless man on fire on an NYC subway.
• Carrero admitted to intentionally igniting a paper that caused severe burns to the victim, who was sleeping at the time.
• Prosecutors argued Carrero's actions were heinous and nearly resulted in murder, while the defense highlighted his troubled past and mental challenges.