arson

Stirling had been charged with felony arson in March and was scheduled to appear for arraignment Monday, the Pilot reported.

Officially, all lines of enquiry are still open into a wave of arson and gun attacks at French prisons.

Prosecutors allege he "abused, threatened, and coerced women", and that he created "a criminal enterprise" involving forced labour, kidnapping, arson and bribery.

Cody Balmer faces charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault.

"Those participating in disorder were not policed more strongly because of their supposed political views but because they were throwing missiles, assaulting police officers and committing arson," it said.