Overview

• Peter Karasev, 38, pleaded guilty to two counts of willful destruction of energy facilities for bombing PG&E transformers in December 2022 and January 2023.
• The attacks caused widespread power outages in San Jose, impacting over 1,500 residents and businesses, with one outage lasting nearly 16 hours.
• Investigators found multiple homemade explosive devices, over 300 pounds of explosive materials, hazardous chemicals, and firearms in Karasev's home, vehicle, and office.
• Karasev admitted the attacks were premeditated, citing extensive internet research on explosives, infrastructure sabotage, and geopolitical conflicts.
• Under his plea agreement, Karasev faces 8.5 to 10.5 years in federal prison, at least $104,076 in restitution, and sentencing scheduled for August 19, 2025.