Fire tore through the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel on July 11, 2020. The suspect, John David Corey, pleaded no contest on Aug. 22, 2025 to one count of arson of a structure. (Photo by Nathaniel Percy/SCNG)

John David Corey will be sentenced Jan. 16, 2026 for setting fire to the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel on July 11, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the San Gabriel Fire Department)

Show Caption 1 of 2 Fire tore through the Mission San Gabriel Arcangel on July 11, 2020. The suspect, John David Corey, pleaded no contest on Aug. 22, 2025 to one count of arson of a structure. (Photo by Nathaniel Percy/SCNG) Expand

A 62-year-old man faces up to 10 years in prison for setting fire to the historic Mission San Gabriel Arcángel five years ago.

John David Corey pleaded no contest on Friday,

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