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Federal Charges Filed Against Colorado Man for Firebombing Tesla Dealership Amid National Vandalism Wave

Cooper Frederick, 24, faces federal charges for allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado, as violence against Tesla properties escalates.

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The incident comes as a rash of Tesla facilities and vehicles have been targeted amid left-wing outrage over Elon Musk's work to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government.
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Multiple Tesla locations around the country have been attacked in recent weeks with gunfire and Molotov cocktails, law enforcement agencies report.
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The incidents at the Loveland dealership are part of a broader wave of protests and vandalism targeting Tesla locations nationwide.
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There have been several acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations by left-leaning dissidents in recent weeks.
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Updated: Apr 1st, 2025, 5:55 PM ET

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Cooper Frederick has been charged with federal felonies for allegedly using an incendiary device in an attack on a Tesla dealership, part of a nationwide trend of vandalism against Tesla properties. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the actions as domestic terrorism, announcing that federal authorities will seek severe penalties, including potential prison sentences of 20 years. Frederick, arrested in Texas after a federal investigation, denied he was fleeing authorities, while his defense attorney criticized claims of him being on the run. The growing violence against Tesla coincides with left-wing protests against Elon Musk's policies.

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