I hate to agree with sinkspur on anything, but this Maher dude is an ass, and deserves everything he gets. Stabbing yourself and starting a fire to impress people is NOT an "accident," even if it is not an intentional homicide.
You need to really look at the facts of the case....and the facts show something comepletely different than what was presented in the article.
But....don't take my word for it...actually take some time and READ all the information.
...and BTW..sinkspur is an idiot....who only knows how to poke at other people and beliefs....I have NEVER seen him/her/it actually CREATE anything.
redrock