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Investigations Intensify as Tesla Dealership Attacks Surge

Authorities intensify efforts to prosecute individuals involved in a spate of violent attacks on Tesla dealerships across the U.S. amid rising tensions.

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  3. Man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas will remain jailed until trial

    There has been an uptick of attacks on property with the Tesla logo across the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office and tapped Musk for a prominent role overseeing a new Department of Government Efficiency that has conducted large-scale federal layoffs.

    Man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas will remain jailed until trial

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  4. Man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas will remain jailed until trial

    There has been an uptick of attacks on property with the Tesla logo across the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office and tapped Musk for a prominent role overseeing a new Department of Government Efficiency that has conducted large-scale federal layoffs.

    Man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas will remain jailed until trial

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  6. Tesla EVs, charging stations targeted by possible arson in Italy and France

    The police source told AFP that it was "the first act targeting the business of billionaire American Elon Musk" in the Loire.

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  8. FACT CHECK: Is Germany Shutting Down Its Tesla Plant?

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    FACT CHECK: Is Germany Shutting Down Its Tesla Plant?

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  10. Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars

    The fire comes after a string of reports across Italy in recent weeks of Tesla vehicles being vandalized and defaced, with anti-Elon Musk and anti-Donald Trump sentiments written with spray paint.

    Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars

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Updated: Apr 1st, 2025, 1:27 AM ET

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Investigations into arson targeting Tesla properties escalate, with Paul Hyon Kim jailed pending trial for his violent attack on a Las Vegas service center. A judge denied him bail, confirming the dangerous nature of the crimes. Meanwhile, Cooper Jo Fredrick faces federal charges for a firebombing in Colorado, reflecting a broader trend of violent incidents associated with anti-Tesla sentiment. Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that these attacks amount to domestic terrorism, announcing a federal task force to address the upsurge in violence against Tesla properties linked to the company's CEO, Elon Musk, and political tensions.

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  • Authorities in Italy and France are investigating possible arson that targeted Tesla electric vehicles and superchargers over the past few days, with 16 cars destroyed in Rome and multiple superchargers vandalized in France.

  • Tesla is cooperating with law enforcement and has provided surveillance footage from the vehicles, which captures events even when the cars are not running.

  • The incidents reflect ongoing tensions associated with Elon Musk's controversial ties to political figures and movements, which have galvanized both support and opposition globally.

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