Sentencing moved back for Louisiana Black church arsonist

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Sentencing has been pushed back for the man who pleaded guilty to setting fires in 2019 at three historic Black churches in south Louisiana.Holden Matthews had been set for sentencing July 30 in federal court in Lafayette. But court records show the sentencing has been rescheduled for Oct. 16.Courthouse access restrictions related to the new coronavirus are slated to expire in September.Matthews pleaded guilty in February to state and federal charges.Matthews, wh