Guilty Plea in New Mexico Drive-By Shootings Targeting Democrats

A man admits to participating in attacks to intimidate officials over unfounded election fraud claims, as the accused mastermind awaits trial.

Demetrio Trujillo pleads guilty to assisting Solomon Peña in drive-by shootings targeting Democratic officials' homes in New Mexico, following Peña's 2022 election defeat.
The attacks were aimed at intimidating Democrats who did not support Peña's unfounded claims of election rigging.
Peña, a Trump supporter, is scheduled for trial in June, maintaining his innocence despite evidence linking him to the shootings.
The case highlights a concerning rise in political violence in the US, fueled by false claims of election fraud.
New Mexico has passed legislation to protect election officials and allow some public figures to withhold their home addresses.