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Why Colorado Terror Suspect Says He Waited a Year to Carry Out Attack
Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly plotted to attack a Jewish group as far back as last year, but paused his plan until his daughter graduated from high school. Soliman, 45, is accused of injuring eight people by attacking a Jewish community event on Sunday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado, burning his victims, aged 52 to 88, with a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails. Two victims had to be airlifted to hospitals. The father-of-five, who is an Egyptian national, was slapped with a federal hate crime charge on Monday morning. In an interview with the FBI, he allegedly admitted to the attack and said he would do it all again if he could. Soliman also told investigators that he 'wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead,' according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Daily Beast. He added that he targeted Sunday's 'Run For Their Lives' event, which called for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, because they are a 'Zionist group' that he found through an online search. 'Throughout the interview, Soliman stated that he hated the Zionist group and did this because he hated this group and needed to stop them from taking over 'our land,' which he explained to be Palestine,' the complaint said. His daughter's graduation is the only thing that kept him from acting sooner, the complaint alleged. There is no public information about Soliman's family. The right-wing influencer Laura Loomer claimed in a viral post on X that Soliman's daughter plans to attend college in Colorado in the fall. The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to questions from the Daily Beast about Soliman's wife and children, but wrote in an emailed statement that Soliman 'is illegally in our country.' The Soliman family lived in Colorado Springs, about 100 miles south of where Sunday's attack took place. His neighbors told the local news station KKTV that he worked as an Uber driver and was often out of town. KKTV also reported that the El Paso County Sheriff's Office received three non-criminal calls for service to Soliman's apartment since 2022, including two 911 hang-ups and another described only as 'juvenile contact.' Soliman was reportedly involved in four traffic stops in that same period. Soliman's complaint stated that he had left notes for his family on an iPhone that he had hidden in a drawer at their home. That device has been turned over to local cops by his wife. The White House has characterized Soliman as an illegal migrant who exploited the immigration system when he entered the U.S. in 2022, laying blame for his presence in the country—and his eventual 'antisemitic attack'—on the Biden administration. Soliman entered the U.S. on a tourist visa that expired in Feb. 2023. He filed for asylum in Sept. 2022, which granted him a temporary work permit that expired in March. DHS did not answer questions about the status of Soliman's asylum case. Soliman was booked into the county jail on Sunday night on multiple felony counts, including first-degree murder, despite no victims dying. Boulder police released a mugshot on Monday that showed his right ear was bandaged, his face was burned, and he had a bloodied nose. Part of his white shirt was also stained a yellowish color. Clips from the attack showed Soliman shirtless and saying, 'How many children killed,' possibly referring to civilian casualties in Gaza amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The complaint alleges he was also heard saying, 'end Zionist.' Soliman's 2015 silver Toyota Prius was found near the scene and impounded, according to his federal complaint. Allegedly inside the vehicle were papers with the words 'Israel,' 'Palestine,' and 'USAID' on them. Federal prosecutors tacked on a hate crime charge for Soliman after his interview with investigators. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison, with the potential for a life sentence.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Politics
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Blue state GOP rep forced to remove 2A sticker from laptop: 'Offensive'
A Republican lawmaker from Colorado expressed shock at being told by Democratic colleagues that he had to remove a sticker supporting the Second Amendment from his laptop while in the state's House chamber. "I had to cover up this, they couldn't stand my sticker," Colorado Republican state Rep. Ken DeGraaf said during remarks on the state's House floor, pointing to paper covering up a sticker in support of the Second Amendment on a laptop he carried with him to the chamber. "It said 'shall not be infringed' and signed '2-A' and that was considered offensive, which I understand would be offensive to this bill," he continued. The remarks come as Colorado lawmakers debate a controversial gun control bill that would limit the sale of some semiautomatic firearms that rely on detachable magazines, such as the popular AR-15 platform. Nm Lawmakers Warn Sweeping Gun Control Bill Primed For Passage Shows Dems 'Are Dead-set On Disarming Us' The legislation, Colorado Senate Bill 25-003, would be one of the strictest gun control measures in the country, something the state's Democratic lawmakers argue is necessary to keep citizens safe. Read On The Fox News App "Preventing gun violence is one of the most effective ways that we can make our communities safer and save lives. Semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines are uniquely lethal and dangerous," state Rep. Meg Froelich, a Democatric sponsor of the bill, told KKTV. "This bill is a commonsense solution to ensure that people receive effective training and meet the requirements under state and federal firearm laws before purchasing the most lethal weapons on the market. From background checks and waiting periods to limits on high-capacity magazines, Colorado Democrats have enacted multiple laws to protect Coloradans from future gun violence." Gov. Desantis Makes Push To Repeal Florida's Red Flag Laws The bill has passed the state's Senate and a second reading in the House, according to the KTTV report, which noted that lawmakers largely expect the legislation to be ready for a final vote in the coming week. The bill has faced stiff resistance from Republicans such as DeGraaf, who argue the legislation would run afoul of the U.S. Constitution. DeGraaf accused his Democratic colleagues of being offended by the Constitution during his remarks on the House floor, pointing to the forced removal as an example. As DeGraaf lamented the covering of the sticker, he was informed that the only reason for the request was because such displays are banned in the "well" of the chamber, which sits between the chamber's front desk and the first row of member seats. "So OK, no displays of the Constitution in the well, got it," DeGraaf quipped article source: Blue state GOP rep forced to remove 2A sticker from laptop: 'Offensive'
Fox News
23-03-2025
- Politics
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Blue state GOP rep forced to remove 2A sticker from laptop: 'Offensive'
A Republican lawmaker from Colorado expressed shock at being told by Democratic colleagues that he had to remove a sticker supporting the Second Amendment from his laptop while in the state's House chamber. "I had to cover up this, they couldn't stand my sticker," Colorado Republican state Rep. Ken DeGraaf said during remarks on the state's House floor, pointing to paper covering up a sticker in support of the Second Amendment on a laptop he carried with him to the chamber. "It said 'shall not be infringed' and signed '2-A' and that was considered offensive, which I understand would be offensive to this bill," he continued. The remarks come as Colorado lawmakers debate a controversial gun control bill that would limit the sale of some semiautomatic firearms that rely on detachable magazines, such as the popular AR-15 platform. The legislation, Colorado Senate Bill 25-003, would be one of the strictest gun control measures in the country, something the state's Democratic lawmakers argue is necessary to keep citizens safe. "Preventing gun violence is one of the most effective ways that we can make our communities safer and save lives. Semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines are uniquely lethal and dangerous," state Rep. Meg Froelich, a Democatric sponsor of the bill, told KKTV. "This bill is a commonsense solution to ensure that people receive effective training and meet the requirements under state and federal firearm laws before purchasing the most lethal weapons on the market. From background checks and waiting periods to limits on high-capacity magazines, Colorado Democrats have enacted multiple laws to protect Coloradans from future gun violence." The bill has passed the state's Senate and a second reading in the House, according to the KTTV report, which noted that lawmakers largely expect the legislation to be ready for a final vote in the coming week. The bill has faced stiff resistance from Republicans such as DeGraaf, who argue the legislation would run afoul of the U.S. Constitution. DeGraaf accused his Democratic colleagues of being offended by the Constitution during his remarks on the House floor, pointing to the forced removal as an example. As DeGraaf lamented the covering of the sticker, he was informed that the only reason for the request was because such displays are banned in the "well" of the chamber, which sits between the chamber's front desk and the first row of member seats. "So OK, no displays of the Constitution in the well, got it," DeGraaf quipped back.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
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Spectator Killed After Athlete Throws Hammer into Crowd During Track and Field Meet in Colorado: Reports
A spectator has reportedly died after an athlete's hammer was thrown out of bounds during a high school track and field meet at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). On Sunday, Jan. 26 at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time at the university's Mountain Lion Fieldhouse venue, authorities were called and medical aid was rendered after the accident occurred, local outlets KRDO 13 and Fox-affiliated station KDVR reported, citing a UCCS spokesperson. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, per KRDO 13. UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet said in a statement to CBS-affiliated station KKTV, 'We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved.' 'A member of the attending audience was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him," UCCS confirmed, according to the outlet. "The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded, provided medical care and ultimately pronounced the audience member dead at the scene. Members of the UCCS Police Department and Colorado Springs Police Department were on scene,' the university added, per KKTV. The person who died was thought to be the father of a member of the Colorado United Track Club who attends Vista Ridge High School, per KRDO 13, citing a statement issued by the club. According to CBS News, Sunday's meet was part of a series of events hosted by the university. A previous event was held on Dec. 15, and the series was set to end with the UCCS United High School Indoor State Championship on Feb. 16, per the outlet. The rest of the meet has now been canceled, per KRDO 13. It's not known if it'll be rescheduled. Colorado Springs Police told CBS News that the man died while trying to protect his wife and son as the object neared the audience. Per World Athletics, "The hammer throw is a track and field event where athletes compete by throwing a hammer, which is a metal ball that's attached to a grip by a steel wire." "The winner of the event is the athlete who throws the hammer the greatest distance while ensuring they stay inside a seven-foot (2.135m) diameter circle," a description added. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. District 12 social workers are thought to be working with authorities "to determine how to best support students," as well as anyone else affected by the tragedy, according to KKTV. Sobanet, the UCCS, the UCCS Police Department, the Colorado Springs Police Department, the Colorado United Track Club and the Colorado Springs Fire Department didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
