An Indiana man is charged with arson after allegations that he cut off his genitals and then used them to start a fire in his mother’s garage, according to reports. The defendant, 36, faces criminal charges related to setting a fire and is accused of using the body tissue to ignite the blaze. Prosecutors say the incident occurred at the home in a residential setting involving his mother’s garage. One report states that at the outset the man told officials he had been attacked, but authorities pursue the case as involving his own actions rather than an external assault. If convicted, he could face up to 12 years in prison. The allegations have not been resolved in court, and the defendant has not been found guilty. The case is being handled through the criminal justice system, with further proceedings expected to determine the facts and whether the charges are proven.