Paul Addis Pleads Guilty To Damaging Property at Burning Man 2007

Paul Addis

Yesterday in a Lovelock, Nevada court Paul Addis plead guilty to felony charges of damaging property by burning the Burning Man sculpture prematurely at last year’s Burning Man event. He was sentenced to 12-48 months in prison and ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution. He was given 68 days off his sentence for time served.

More Coverage:

The Associated Press

See Previously:

Burning Man Set on Fire Early Due To Arson
Paul Addis, The Man Accused of Setting Fire to Burning Man
Paul Addis Arrested, Planned To Set Fire To Grace Cathedral

UPDATE 1: Andie Grace mentioned Paul’s sentencing on the Burning Man blog.

UPDATE 2: Amacker has more info on Paul’s sentencing, including some photos of Paul before the hearing.

photo by Scott Beale

Scott Beale
Scott Beale

Scott Beale founded Laughing Squid in 1995 in San Francisco and is currently based in New York City. When not running the blog, Scott can be found posting on Threads and sharing photos on Instagram.