Fri, 21 Mar 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".

* Three defendants accused of vandalism targeting Tesla: + Lucy Nelson, 42 (Colorado) - charged with possession of a destructive device and malicious destruction of property after Molotov cocktail attack on Tesla dealership + Adam Matthew Lansky, 41 (Oregon) - charged with possession of a destructive device after Molotov cocktails thrown at Tesla dealership + Daniel Clarke-Pounder, 24 (South Carolina) - charged with arson for throwing Molotov cocktails at Tesla charging stations and spray-painting car park
* They could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted
* US Attorney General Pam Bondi called the attacks "domestic terrorism"
* The damage to Tesla cars, dealerships and charging stations is estimated to be between $5,000 and $20,000
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