The Boston Globe, March 28th, 1991
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- New Kids on the Block lead singer Donnie Wahlberg was charged with first-degree arson yesterday in a fire at the hotel where he and the pop group were staying. Wahlberg, 20, had no comment on the charges, but said to tell his fans: "I do appreciate their concern." He was freed on $5,000 bail after turning himself in and arrived at Freedom Hall for the group's sold-out concert. Wahlberg was ordered to appear in court April 11. Conviction on the arson charge carries a prison term of 20 years to life. Fire Chief Russell Sanders said Wahlberg allegedly poured a flammable li...
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