US Attorney General Targets Tesla Attackers; Three Individuals Could Face Up to 20 Years Behind Bars | Carscoops

      One of the suspects reportedly utilized a silenced AR-15 rifle and approximately eight Molotov cocktails.

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      by Michael Gauthier

      The Department of Justice is focusing on those responsible for the Molotov cocktail assaults on Tesla.

      Three individuals are facing charges and might receive prison sentences of up to 20 years for their actions.

      Attorney General Pamela Bondi has recently labeled the assaults on Tesla as “domestic terrorism.”

      Attacks on Teslas have become increasingly frequent, prompting significant federal intervention. As part of this initiative, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced charges against three individuals for the “violent destruction of Tesla properties” using Molotov cocktails.

      While the Department of Justice did not provide many details, one of the defendants was implicated in an attack on a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon. According to the government, this individual was armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle and was apprehended after throwing around eight Molotov cocktails.

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      A second individual was arrested in Loveland, Colorado for allegedly trying to set Teslas on fire with Molotov cocktails. Additionally, authorities indicated that this defendant was later discovered with materials intended for creating more incendiary devices.

      Finally, a person in Charleston, South Carolina reportedly wrote “profane messages against President Trump” in the vicinity of Tesla charging stations before igniting the chargers with Molotov cocktails.

      Salem Police

      Statement from the Attorney General

      Attorney General Bondi was clear in her reaction to the situation, stating: “The era of committing crimes without facing consequences is over. Let this serve as a warning: if you partake in this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will ensure you are incarcerated.” Her office also stated they are “dedicated to eradicating all acts of violence and arson directed at Tesla properties and beyond.”

      This announcement follows a statement from Bondi made two days prior, in which she mentioned that “The surge of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing less than domestic terrorism. The Department of Justice has already charged several offenders with this in mind, including cases carrying five-year mandatory minimum sentences.”

      Regarding the three individuals charged in this latest wave, they are now facing potential prison terms ranging from five to 20 years, based on the specifics of their actions.