Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, appeared in federal court in Denver on Friday, facing a federal hate crime charge and additional state charges including attempted murder, for allegedly firebombing a pro-Israel event in Boulder on June 1. Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails and using a makeshift blowtorch, injuring over a dozen people. Authorities found incendiary devices, a BB gun, a Quran, and paperwork related to Israel, Palestine, and USAID in his car. Soliman expressed no remorse and stated intent to repeat his actions. He was ordered detained.
Man accused of Boulder firebombing at pro-Israel event appears in court on federal hate crime charge
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, appeared in federal court in Denver on Friday, facing a federal hate crime charge and additional state charges including attempted murder, for allegedly firebombing a pro-Israel event in Boulder on June 1. Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails and using a makeshift blowtorch, injuring over a dozen people. Authorities found incendiary devices, a BB gun, a Quran, and paperwork related to Israel, Palestine, and USAID in his car. Soliman expressed no remorse and stated intent to repeat his actions. He was ordered detained.
Trending- 1 June 1: Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails into a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder.
- 2 Friday: Soliman appeared in federal court in Denver.
- 3 Friday: Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella ordered Soliman be detained.
- 4 June 18: Next court date set.
- Injuries to over a dozen people
- Federal hate crime charge
- Multiple attempted murder charges
- Soliman's detention
- Significant legal penalties if convicted (up to 384 years in state prison)
What: Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, appeared in federal court in Denver to face a federal hate crime charge and state charges including attempted murder, for allegedly firebombing a pro-Israel event in Boulder, injuring over a dozen people.
When: Friday (court appearance), Last weekend (June 1, the attack).
Where: Denver (court), Boulder (attack location), Colorado Springs (Soliman's home).
Why: Soliman allegedly targeted a pro-Israel event, crafted Molotov cocktails, and expressed no remorse, indicating a hate-motivated attack. His journal detailed motivations and preparations.
How: By allegedly crafting and throwing Molotov cocktails and using a 'makeshift blowtorch' at a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators.