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A Danville man sentenced to 40 years for setting a city council member on fire is now begging for more time to appeal — his lawyers say they need the full court transcript to build a solid case. The attack, which happened in July 2023 at a local park, left the victim severely injured but alive. Though he’ll serve only eight years (with 32 suspended), the defense insists they can’t move forward without reviewing the transcript — a standard step in any serious appeal. The court is now weighing whether to grant the extension.

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