Giovanni Isai Ramirez Reyes was federally charged in connection with an incident that left a child burnt by a flare during an Orlando City soccer match, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida said.

An Orlando City fan faces up to 40 years in federal prison after throwing two flares at Inter&Co Stadium during the club’s home season opener and burning a child, according to federal prosecutors. Prosecutors announced Thursday that a grand jury indicted 37-year-old Giovanni Ramirez Reyes on a charge of arson of a building that led to personal injuries.

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A soccer fan let off a flare in the stands during their Orlando City's Major League Soccer clash with Montreal C.F. in February, but could now face up to 40 years in prison