A Teen's Shocking Subway Attack: What Happened?

A young man, Hiram Carrero, is in serious trouble. He's been accused of a terrible crime. He allegedly set a sleeping passenger on fire on a New York subway. This happened early one morning. The victim, a 56-year-old man, was badly hurt. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Carrero, who is 18, was caught a few days later. He lives with his disabled mother and helps take care of her. This is not his first time in trouble. He has no criminal record. But this crime is very serious. It's called arson, and it's a federal crime. This is not the first time something like this has happened. There have been other attacks on public transport. People have been set on fire in New York and Chicago. These attacks are scary and dangerous. The judge decided to keep Carrero in jail. The crime was too serious to let him go home. His lawyer says he's a young man with no criminal past. But the judge said the crime was too bad to ignore. If Carrero is found guilty, he could go to prison for at least seven years. His next hearing is in January. The case is being handled by federal authorities. They are taking it very seriously. This crime has shocked many people. The subway is a busy place. Millions of people use it every day. They should feel safe. But this attack has made people worried. It's a reminder that bad things can happen anywhere.