NEW YORK — Prosecutors have video of the McKeesport man accused of setting a Brooklyn, New York's rabbi home on fire, according to the New York Post.
Matthew Karelefsky pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and arson charges.
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Three homes were damaged in the fire and 13 people were hurt.
According to police, Karelefsky had a vendetta against the rabbi.
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Karelefsky was also captured on video a day earlier buying Kingsford charcoal that was used in the fire, according to the New York Post.
Karelefsky's next court hearing is in September.
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