Korean-Americans in their 30s charged with setting fire to five Tesla cars for firebomb...Possession of a firearm
Mar 28, 2025
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Kim, who lives in Las Vegas, was indicted on the 27th (local time) on one count of illegal possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of arson.
He, who is believed to be of Korean descent, was arrested on the 18th at a Tesla repair center in Las Vegas for setting at least five vehicles on fire.
At the time, he is suspected of covering his face and firing a gun, damaging the surveillance camera, and setting the vehicle on fire using a firebomb.
On the front door of the building, he wrote 'Resist' with paint spray.
Police identified Kim as an anti-Israel activist and seized rifles, silencers, paint, face masks and memos with escape plans at his home.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi said "It makes clear that anyone participating in the wave of domestic terrorism targeting Tesla assets will face serious legal consequences"We will continue to find, arrest and prosecute the attackers"
FBI Director Kasi Patel said, `Violence and vandalism will not be tolerated. Everyone responsible for these attacks will be brought to justice," he stressed.
Meanwhile, if Kim's crime is convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of unregistered firearms and 20 years in prison for arson.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
