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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Nevada resident charged in violent Tesla arson case in Las Vegas
( — The Office of Public Affairs released a statement that they have arrested and charged a Nevada resident who was in connection with violent Tesla arson in Las Vegas. U.S. DOJ stated that according to allegations in the complaint, on March 18, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department patrol officers responded to an emergency call about a person setting vehicles on fire and hearing gunshots at a Tesla collision business. Clark County Fire Department arrived at the scene and suppressed the fire. During the investigation, it was determined that Molotov cocktails and a .30 Caliber AR-style firearm had been used to damage and destroy five Tesla vehicles, and graffiti with the word 'Resist' was written on the front of the building, stated U.S. DOJ. A Las Vegas resident made his appearance on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas to face federal charges related to an arson at a Tesla collision business, according to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice. Bill to improve homeless youth services passes Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development U.S. DOJ stated that they have identified the arsonist as Paul Hyon Kim, 36, who was charged by criminal complaint with one count of unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of arson. LVMPD officers arrested him on Thursday where he remains to be in federal custody. 'The Department of Justice has been clear: anyone who participates in the wave of domestic terrorism targeting Tesla properties will suffer severe legal consequences,' said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. 'We will continue to find, arrest, and prosecute these attackers until the lesson is learned.' According to the U.S. DOJ, law enforcement officials executed many state search warrants related to this case on Thursday, including a warrant for Kim's home. After authorities searched the house, they found various firearms which included an AR-style rifle consistent with the firearm that was used in the incident on March 18 with a suppressor on it along with the following: Black gun belt with a pinch and a small drop of pink paint residue Black hoodie Face masks A handwritten note with what appeared to be an escape plan 'Today's federal charges demonstrate our strong partnerships and collaboration with law enforcement partners and the joint pursuit to end domestic terrorism,' said Acting U.S. Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada. Officials said that if Kim is convicted, he will face a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison for the unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm charge and a mandatory sentence of five years in prison up to a maximum of 20 years in prison for arson charges. At this time, LVMPD, the Clark County District Attorney's Office, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the case with huge help from the CCFD. 'We will prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law and remain steadfastly committed to working with our law enforcement partners to combat domestic violent extremism,' said Fahami. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Al Arabiya
28-03-2025
- Al Arabiya
Man charged with destroying Teslas in Las Vegas, amid anti-Musk wave
A man who allegedly set fire to five Teslas and sprayed them with bullets from a semi-automatic rifle appeared in a US court Thursday to face federal arson charges, the Department of Justice said. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, is suspected of being behind the assault on a Tesla business in Las Vegas, among a wave of attacks targeting Elon Musk's electric car brand as anger rises over government funding cuts he is overseeing. The DoJ said in a statement that emergency services were called to the Tesla repair center on March 18 after reports of gunshots. 'During the investigation, it was determined that Molotov cocktails and a .30 caliber AR-style firearm were used to damage and destroy five Tesla vehicles, and graffiti was sprayed to write 'Resist' on the front of the building,' the statement said. Kim was arrested a week later. He has been charged with one count of unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of arson. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the arson charge alone. 'The Department of Justice has been clear: anyone who participates in the wave of domestic terrorism targeting Tesla properties will suffer severe legal consequences,' said US Attorney General Pamela Bondi. 'We will continue to find, arrest, and prosecute these attackers until the lesson is learned.' Musk, the South African-born billionaire chief of Tesla and SpaceX, is leading Donald Trump's ruthless cost-cutting drive at the head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Several Tesla dealerships and a number of cars around the country have been vandalized in recent weeks, and the company's stock price has plummeted over the past month.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with destroying Teslas in Las Vegas, amid anti-Musk wave
A man who allegedly set fire to five Teslas and sprayed them with bullets from a semi-automatic rifle appeared in a US court Thursday to face federal arson charges, the Department of Justice said. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, is suspected of being behind the assault on a Tesla business in Las Vegas, among a wave of attacks targeting Elon Musk's electric car brand as anger rises over government funding cuts he is overseeing. The DoJ said in a statement that emergency services were called to the Tesla repair center on March 18 after reports of gunshots. "During the investigation, it was determined that Molotov cocktails and a .30 caliber AR-style firearm were used to damage and destroy five Tesla vehicles, and graffiti was sprayed to write 'Resist' on the front of the building," the statement said. Kim was arrested a week later. He has been charged with one count of unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of arson. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the arson charge alone. "The Department of Justice has been clear: anyone who participates in the wave of domestic terrorism targeting Tesla properties will suffer severe legal consequences," said US Attorney General Pamela Bondi. "We will continue to find, arrest, and prosecute these attackers until the lesson is learned." Musk, the South African-born billionaire chief of Tesla and SpaceX, is leading Donald Trump's ruthless cost-cutting drive at the head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Several Tesla dealerships and a number of cars around the country have been vandalized in recent weeks and the company's stock price has plummeted over the past month. hg/amz/acb
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested in Molotov cocktail attack at Tesla shop in Las Vegas will also face federal charges
A Las Vegas man has been charged in the Molotov cocktail attack that torched several Teslas at a dealership last week. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was arrested Wednesday by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, after at least five cars were allegedly set on fire on March 18 at a local Tesla Collision Center. Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records. Fbi Launches Task Force To Crack Down On Violent Tesla Attacks, Mitigate Threats He will also face federal charges, Spencer Evans, the FBI agent-in-charge of the bureau's Las Vegas office, told reporters at a Thursday news briefing. "There's nothing courageous or noble about firebombing private property and terrorizing your local community," Evans said. "The self-righteous mob that's cheering you on today to commit acts of violence on their behalf will leave you high and dry and forget about you tomorrow. And at the end of the day, you and you alone will be held responsible and face the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence." Read On The Fox News App How Tesla 'Sentry Mode' Busts Attackers, And How Owners Can Enable It Police say Kim arrived near the location in a black Hyundai Elantra before walking over to the Tesla building. He allegedly concealed his face, wore gloves and black clothing. He allegedly also damaged surveillance cameras with a rifle, police said. The word "resist" was spray-painted on the Tesla center's front doors. An unlit Molotov cocktail was found in one of the cars, police said. Authorities said Kim's social media activity showed potential links to communist groups and Palestinian causes. His DNA matched DNA samples collected at the scene of the attack, authorities said. Investigators searched two vehicles linked to Kim and his apartment, and found multiple firearms, including rifles, a shotgun, a handgun and gun parts, as well as ammunition. Multiple attacks on Tesla dealerships and factories have been reported in recent weeks, many stemming from opponents of the Trump administration and Elon Musk over his role with the electric vehicle company and his work within the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In response, the FBI has launched a task force to crack down on violent attacks, with the group created in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to coordinate investigative article source: Man arrested in Molotov cocktail attack at Tesla shop in Las Vegas will also face federal charges
Fox News
27-03-2025
- Fox News
Man arrested in Molotov cocktail attack at Tesla shop in Las Vegas will also face federal charges
A Las Vegas man has been charged in the Molotov cocktail attack that torched several Teslas at a dealership last week. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was arrested Wednesday by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, after at least five cars were allegedly set on fire March 18 at a local Tesla Collision Center. Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson, and possessing a fire device, according to jail records. He will also face federal charges, Spencer Evans, the FBI agent-in-charge of the bureau's Las Vegas office, told reporters at a Thursday news briefing. "There's nothing courageous or noble about firebombing private property and terrorizing your local community," Evans said. "The self-righteous mob that's cheering you on today to commit acts of violence on their behalf will leave you high and dry and forget about you tomorrow. And at the end of the day, you and you alone will be held responsible and face the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence." Police say Kim arrived near the location in a black Hyundai Elantra before walking over to the Tesla building. He allegedly concealed his face, wore gloves and black clothing. He allegedly also damaged surveillance cameras with a rifle, police said. The word "resist" was spray-painted on the Tesla center's front doors. An unlit Molotov cocktail was found in one of the cars, police said. Authorities said Kim's social media activity showed potential links to communist groups and Palestinian causes. His DNA matched DNA samples collected at the scene of the attack, authorities said. Investigators searched two vehicles linked to Kim and his apartment, and found multiple firearms, including rifles, a shotgun a handgun, gun parts, as well as ammunition. Multiple attacks on Tesla dealerships and factories have been reported in recent weeks, many stemming from opponents of the Trump administration and Elon Musk over his role with the electric vehicle company and his work within the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In response, the FBI has launched a task force to crack down on violent attacks, with the group created in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to coordinate investigative activity.
