Colorado Man Federally Charged in Tesla Firebombing Case

Cooper Jo Frederick faces federal charges and a potential 20-year prison sentence for his alleged role in the March 7 Loveland Tesla dealership attack, as the DOJ intensifies its response to politically motivated violence.

Cooper Jo Frederick has been indicted on federal charges, including possession of an unregistered destructive device and attempted malicious property destruction, for the March 7 firebombing at a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado.
The Department of Justice is seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Frederick, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to what it has labeled 'domestic terrorism.'
The Loveland Tesla dealership has been targeted multiple times in recent weeks, with incidents involving firebombing, graffiti, and rock-throwing, raising concerns about ongoing threats to Tesla properties nationwide.
Frederick was arrested in Plano, Texas, on March 27 following an FBI investigation, and his attorney disputes claims that he was evading authorities, stating he had informed the DOJ of his move to Texas.
The attacks on Tesla facilities are reportedly linked to backlash against Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration, which has drawn criticism for controversial cost-cutting measures.

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