US EditionColorado prosecutors to lay out evidence in firebomb attack on demonstration for Israeli hostages
BOULDER, COLORADO, JUL 15 – Prosecutors say 29 people were victims of the attack, including 13 injured and one fatality, with charges covering murder, attempted murder, hate crimes, and animal cruelty.
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman appeared in Boulder court on Sept. 9, charged with murder, attempted murder, and other crimes for a June 1 firebomb attack on demonstrators.
- The attack targeted about 20 peaceful demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza and stemmed from Soliman's opposition to Zionism and political motives.
- Soliman threw two Molotov cocktails into the crowd on Pearl Street Mall, injuring 29 people and a dog, with one victim, 82-year-old Karen Diamond, later dying from injuries.
- Prosecutors filed 184 charges including 12 federal hate crimes alleging Soliman targeted victims for their connection to Israel, while Soliman pleaded not guilty and waived a preliminary hearing.
- The case advances to trial amid defense claims Soliman should not face hate crime charges, raising questions about intent and the nature of the political violence involved.
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Pearl Street attack suspect to be arraigned Sept. 9 in Boulder
Mohamed Soliman, 45, who is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a crowd on the Pearl Street Mall, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Boulder District Court on Tuesday, July 15. His arraignment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. Soliman faces multiple charges in Boulder County, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and use of incendiary devices. Prosecutors allege he attacked a June 1 gathering in support…
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Denver GazetteAlleged Boulder firebomb attacker waives preliminary hearing; could enter pleas to charges in September
Mohamed Soliman, 45, the suspect in the firebomb attack that killed one person and injured 29 others and a dog, appeared in a Boulder County courtroom Tuesday and waived his preliminary hearing. He's scheduled to enter a plea to the…
Arraignment date set for suspect in Boulder terror attack
BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — The case against the suspect accused of firebombing the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder will move ahead with a Sept. 9 court date set for arraignment. Mohamed Soliman appeared in a Boulder courtroom on Tuesday and waived his right to a preliminary hearing for the state charges. Opening statements in James Craig trial, dentist accused of poisoning wife He's facing dozens of charges, including murder and attempted murder…
Boulder firebombing suspect waives right to preliminary hearing; arraignment set for September
A man charged with murder, attempted murder and other crimes in a firebomb attack on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder waived his rights to a preliminary hearing Tuesday, paving the way to a criminal trial in state court. Wearing an orange-and-white striped jail uniform and his hands cuffed in front of his body, Mohamed Soliman briefly stood up twice in Boulder District Court to confirm he understood his decision to move straight to an arraignm…
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