Wisconsin Man Found Guilty of Setting Fire to Congressman’s Office in Protest of TikTok Ban

FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN — A Wisconsin man has been found guilty of arson after setting fire to a congressman’s office in protest of the nationwide TikTok ban, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

According to Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney, Caiden Stachowicz entered a no contest plea to one count of arson, a Class C felony that carries a potential penalty of up to 40 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Fire Set in Political Protest

Investigators said Stachowicz intentionally set the fire as a political statement opposing the TikTok ban. The blaze occurred earlier this year at the office of a Wisconsin congressman, though officials have not released the specific location.

The case was investigated by the Fond du Lac Police Department and the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation, who confirmed that the incident caused significant property damage but no injuries.

District Attorney Condemns Political Violence

Following the plea, District Attorney Eric Toney issued a statement emphasizing that political violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

“Political violence has no place in society,” Toney said. “We will aggressively prosecute anyone who commits or attempts to commit violence against government officials, regardless of their political affiliation, to protect our democratic process.”

Toney’s office led the prosecution, which concluded with the guilty finding in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court.

Sentencing Scheduled for March 2026

A sentencing hearing has been set for March 5, 2026, before Judge Tricia Walker. Stachowicz faces a maximum of 25 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision under Wisconsin’s sentencing guidelines.

The case marks one of the state’s most notable politically motivated arson prosecutions in recent years. For continued updates on major Wisconsin court cases and community safety news, visit ChicagoMusicGuide.com.