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Three Charged with Domestic Terrorism in Arson Attacks on Tesla Properties

The Department of Justice has filed severe charges against individuals accused of targeting Tesla sites with Molotov cocktails and firearms, citing escalating threats of politically motivated violence.

People protest against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk outside a Tesla store in New York City, U.S., March 15, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
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Overview

  • Three individuals have been charged with violent arson targeting Tesla properties in Oregon, Colorado, and South Carolina.
  • The attacks involved the use of Molotov cocktails, with one defendant also armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle during the Oregon incident.
  • In South Carolina, the vandalism included anti-Trump graffiti before Tesla charging stations were set on fire.
  • Defendants face penalties ranging from five to 20 years in prison under federal domestic terrorism charges.
  • The Department of Justice emphasized its commitment to addressing politically and ideologically motivated acts of violence.