"Goodstein's husband, former US Senator Arnold Goodstein, escaped the fire by jumping from a window or balcony of the residence after helping other family members evacuate. He reportedly broke several bones in his hips, legs, and feet and had to be airlifted to the hospital, per FitNews. The couple's son, Arnold Goodstein II, and at least one other family member were also reportedly hospitalized, as the Daily Mail reports."
"FitNews reports that South Carolina chief justice John Kittredge told FitNews the fire was from an explosion, but law enforcement has not yet said whether the fire was the result of a suspected arson. Chief Keel said he will stay in touch and let us know if there is any evidence of arson, Kittredge told FitNews. At this time, we do not know whether the fire was accidental or arson."
Judge Diane Goodstein’s beachfront home in South Carolina burned to the ground Saturday in a suspected explosion that sent three family members to the hospital. Goodstein was walking on the beach at the time. Her husband, former U.S. Senator Arnold Goodstein, jumped from a window or balcony after helping others evacuate, suffering multiple fractures and requiring airlift. Their son and another relative were hospitalized. Authorities reported an explosion but have not ruled whether the blaze was accidental or arson. Extra patrols were requested. Goodstein had temporarily blocked DOJ access to state voter data in September and had reportedly received death threats in the weeks before the fire.
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