Hundreds attended a vigil at the Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colorado, for victims of a firebombing attack where Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel demonstration, injuring 15 people and a dog. Soliman, charged with a federal hate crime and attempted murder, is being held on $10 million bond. A federal judge has blocked the deportation of his family, who were taken into custody by immigration officials.
Hundreds attend vigil to support victims of the Boulder firebombing attack
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Hundreds attended a vigil at the Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colorado, for victims of a firebombing attack where Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel demonstration, injuring 15 people and a dog. Soliman, charged with a federal hate crime and attempted murder, is being held on $10 million bond. A federal judge has blocked the deportation of his family, who were taken into custody by immigration officials.
Trending- 1 2022 August: Soliman arrived in the U.S. on a tourist visa.
- 2 2022 September: Soliman filed for asylum.
- 3 2023 February: Soliman's tourist visa expired.
- 4 2023 March: Soliman was granted work authorization (now expired).
- 5 2023: Rachelle Halpern began walking with the demonstration group.
- 6 Sunday: Firebombing attack occurred on Pearl Street.
- 7 Monday: Soliman's state court hearing.
- 8 Wednesday: Vigil held; U.S. District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher blocked the deportation of Soliman's family; authorities raised the number of injured to 15 people and a dog.
- 9 Thursday: Soliman scheduled to make an appearance in state court; criminal charges set to be filed.
- 15 people and a dog injured
- Suspect charged with federal hate crime and attempted murder
- Suspect's family detained and facing deportation (temporarily blocked)
- Increased antisemitic violence in the US
What: Hundreds attended a vigil for victims of a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado; a federal judge blocked the deportation of the suspect's family.
When: Wednesday evening (vigil), Sunday (attack), Thursday (Soliman's state court appearance, criminal charges filed).
Where: Boulder, Colorado; Jewish Community Center (Boulder); Pearl Street (Boulder); Texas (immigration detention center); Washington (D.C.).
Why: To support victims of the firebombing attack; to protest the attack which Soliman confessed was driven by a desire "to kill all Zionist people"; to address the legal status of Soliman's family.
How: Through a vigil featuring prayer, singing, and testimony; through legal action (lawsuit filed by family, judge's ruling).