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Man accidentally sets himself on fire in act of protest against Tesla, cops say

  • A masked individual protesting against Elon Musk accidentally set himself on fire while attacking a Tesla charging station, according to North Charleston Police.
  • No injuries were reported despite the destruction, which caused an estimated $60,000 in damages to the charging stations.
  • Witnesses reported that the masked man knocked on a Tesla owner's window before igniting the station, causing around $60,000 in damage.
  • President Donald Trump stated that such political violence will be labeled as domestic terrorism due to its serious nature.
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The Post and CourierThe Post and Courier

James Island man federally charged in torching Tesla stations at Tanger Charleston

A 24-year-old James Island man has been arrested in connection with the arson of three Tesla charging stations in North Charleston on March 7. He remains in federal custody.

·Charleston, United States
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Lowcountry man charged in connection to North Charleston Tesla chargers arson

A Lowcountry man has been charged in connection to the case of arson at a set of Tesla chargers in North Charleston.

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FOX CarolinaFOX Carolina

Man who threw flaming beer bottles at Tesla chargers in South Carolina also set himself on fire

Witnesses said the back of the man’s shirt caught fire.

·South Carolina, United States
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Man Ignites Himself While Torching Teslas to 'Protest' Elon Musk

Even more karma: Optimus robot vandals arrested in London, MSNBC mocked for equating terrorism with "protests", and searchers for how to buy Teslas are surging! The post Man Ignites Himself While Torching Teslas to “Protest” Elon Musk first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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Dim-witted protester lights himself on fire while trying to destroy Tesla charging stations, police say

He wrote an obscene anti-Trump message at the scene, police said.

·United States
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ThePatriotLight - N. Charleston Man w/ Molotov Cocktails Whiffs Trying to Torch Tesla Charging Station – HotAir

ThePatriotLight - A masked man vandalized a Tesla charging station  and attempted to burn it down using molotov cocktails in North Charleston, South Carolina, ultimately setting himself on fire in the process. The maniac spray-painted “Long live Ukraine” next to a vulgar message aimed at President Trump at the scene. The Post and Courier reports that in a bizarre incident that unfolded in North Charleston, South Carolina, a masked Trump hater va…

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