Teen gets over 5 years in prison for setting homeless man on fire on NYC subway
Summary
A 19-year-old high school senior in New York City was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for setting fire to a homeless man on a subway train. The man suffered severe burns but survived due to quick help from emergency workers.Key Facts
- The teen’s name is Hiram Carrero.
- He admitted to starting a fire that seriously burned a homeless man who was sleeping on the subway.
- The attack happened on December 1, 2025, during early morning hours.
- Carrero set fire by igniting a piece of paper.
- The victim was trapped on a moving subway car but was rescued quickly from Penn Station to Times Square.
- Prosecutors called the crime an attempted murder and requested up to eight years in prison.
- The judge gave a sentence longer than the minimum required for arson: 5 1/2 years in prison.
- The defense lawyer said Carrero had a difficult childhood and expressed remorse for his actions.
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