Men Convicted of Arson in Firefighter's Death

Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama have been convicted for their roles in a 2022 arson at a Fairhill pizza shop that resulted in the death of Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant Sean Williamson. The fire, which Khalil set to collect over $400,000 in insurance money, led to the building's collapse, killing Williamson and injuring five others. Khalil, who owned the property, faces a mandatory minimum of 17 years in prison, while Jaghama faces a minimum of seven years. U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero emphasized that the fire was a preventable tragedy driven by greed, stating, 'But for these defendants, it never would have started.' Khalil attempted to flee to Jordan shortly after the incident but was arrested in New York City. The convictions underscore the serious consequences of arson and its impact on the community and first responders.