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Las Vegas Man Arrested for Tesla Arson in Escalating Domestic Terrorism Wave

Paul Hyon Kim faces state and federal charges for a targeted attack on a Tesla facility, as authorities investigate a broader pattern of politically motivated violence against the company.

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An investigator looks over the scene at a Tesla Collision Center after several vehicles were set on fire on March 18, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Overview

  • Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was arrested on March 26 for setting fire to five Tesla vehicles and spray-painting 'RESIST' on a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas on March 18.
  • The attack, involving Molotov cocktails and a firearm, is part of a nationwide series of violent incidents targeting Tesla facilities, linked to opposition to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
  • Kim faces both state and federal charges, including arson and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, with potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison.
  • Authorities identified Kim using surveillance footage, DNA evidence, and materials found in his residence, including firearms, ammunition, and a handwritten escape plan.
  • The FBI and DOJ have labeled these incidents as domestic terrorism and launched a task force to address the escalating wave of attacks, with a 'Global Day of Action' by activists planned for March 29 raising concerns about further unrest.