In 1990, three Aryan Nations members also were arrested and subsequently convicted in a plot to firebomb the Seattle nightclub as a way of showing the neo-Nazis’ animous toward gay people. He struck a plea bargain to avoid being charged with a hate crime, which likely would have resulted in a harsher sentence. Make sure to turn up for the happy hour and try all that this bar has to offer. Serving great food and drinks, this local neighbourhood hangout is popular for the outside patio. dinner menu served until 9pm on weeknights and 10pm on weekends - late night menu available until close. Masmari was caught on camera carrying a gasoline container in the bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood shortly before patrons found a stairway engulfed in flames. Union Seattle is a trendy gay bar located on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. One year ago this month, Musab Mohammad Masmari, a Libyan immigrant, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempting to burn down Neighbours on New Year’s Eve 2013, when there were 750 patrons in the club. Seattle has no shortage of proudly queer-owned bars and restaurants (and they’re just the place to celebrate Pride). He appears to be a white male, with short dark hair, likely about 20- to 30-years-old, wearing sunglasses and carrying a backpack. Police and fire investigators released surveillance video of the suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the arson.
Image of a possible suspect taken from surveillance video.