3 People Face Federal Charges in Tesla Arson Attacks in Us As 80 More Vehicles at Canada Dealership Are Damaged
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3 people face federal charges in Tesla arson attacks
About 80 Tesla vehicles at a car dealership in Canada were damaged, authorities said, as the U.S. attorney general announced charges Thursday against three people accused of using Molotov cocktails ...NBC News - 17h -
Bondi announces charges against 3 individuals in damage to Teslas
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced three individuals are facing federal charges for allegedly attacking Tesla properties as protests and vandalism hit Elon Musk's electric vehicle ...The Hill - 18h -
DOJ charges three for Tesla arson as attacks against the carmaker continue
Three people were charged with using Molotov cocktails against Tesla cars and charging stations. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the attacks “domestic terrorism”. The latest wave of protests and ...NBC News - 12h -
Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.The New York Times - 7h -
US attorney general to bring charges for Tesla damage, citing ‘domestic terrorism’
Pam Bondi said the three accused had caused of ‘violent destruction’ of Tesla cars and charging stations. The US attorney general announced charges against three people she accused of “violent ...The Guardian - 17h -
Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role
Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Driver charged with attempted murder in connection with CarMax dealership crash
A 25-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a vehicle ramming incident that left several people injured at a Los Angeles-area CarMax dealership, court documents show.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
FBI, ATF investigating damage to Cybertrucks at Kansas City Tesla dealership
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating damage to Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Mo., according to a Tuesday social media post. ...The Hill - 2d -
Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Tesla arson defendants to face 'full force of law,' AG Bondi says
Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.ABC News - 17h -
Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle
Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Teslas in Las Vegas set on fire in "targeted attack," police say
At least five Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas were damaged Tuesday following a string of violence at Tesla facilities nationwide over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.CBS News - 2d -
Commerce secretary: Buy Tesla stock
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has a message for people looking to combat attacks on Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships: Buy Tesla stock. Lutnick appeared on Fox News's “Jesse Watters Primetime” on ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump floats labeling violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism
President Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Russia behind arson attack on Ikea store in Lithuanian capital, says prosecutor
People suspected of involvement in 2024 Vilnius attack also accused of links to crimes in Poland. Lithuanian prosecutors have blamed the Russian military intelligence service for being behind an ...The Guardian - 3d -
Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant, swallowing rosary beads
A passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and swallowing rosary beads while onboard a regional flight to Miami.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
DOGE doxx site maps 'Musk World' as Trump AG threatens Tesla vandals with federal charges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions to help President Donald Trump win a second term. His electric vehicle maker is paying a price for that.CNBC - 1d -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
White House rips Dems, condemns attacks on Teslas
The White House on Wednesday condemned Democrats for not speaking out about attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars, doubling down on the Trump administration’s criticism over the recent targeting of ...The Hill - 1d -
Multiple Teslas vandalized at California dealership
The vandalism comes two days after a protest at the same Tesla dealership.The Hill - 2d -
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
5 dead in 17-vehicle Texas crash; man charged with intoxication manslaughter
A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved over a dozen vehicles on Interstate ...NBC News - 6d -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - 3d -
8 injured when man rams SUV into California car dealership
Eight people were injured when a man rammed his SUV into a car dealership, apparently after a dispute over how much his vehicle was worth. He drove off, but later turned himself in to police. ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Trump says he will buy a Tesla vehicle after stock slump
The US president blames "radical left lunatics" but analysts point to Tesla sales slump.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 40 dead and 'staggering' damage
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.BBC News - 4d -
Man charged in US Capitol attack announces run for Senate in Florida
Jake Lang, charged with attacking police during riot and pardoned by Trump, seeks to fill seat Marco Rubio’s old seat. US politics live – latest updates A man accused of battling police with a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump AG highlights three Tesla arson cases, adding to White House defense of Musk's company
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated more than $250 million toward President Trump's successful presidential campaign.CNBC - 1h -
Bondi labels Tesla vandalism 'domestic terrorism'
Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the recent vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and cars as “domestic terrorism” and added the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already charged “several” alleged ...The Hill - 1d -
Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives. Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Tesla Got a Permit to Operate a Taxi Service in California—but There’s a Catch
The taxi service will initially operate with Tesla employee drivers only, use current-model vehicles, and won’t allow for driverless rides.Wired - 2d -
Lithuania says Russian military intelligence was behind an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius
Lithuanian authorities have accused Russian military intelligence of being behind an arson attack at an IKEA store in the Lithuanian capital last yearABC News - 3d -
Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states
Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destruction. US storm damage – in pictures Clean up efforts have started in several US states ...The Guardian - 3d -
Chinese EV maker BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank
BYD reveals new platform with charging speeds of 1,000 kW, which would be twice as fast as Tesla’s superchargers. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump condemned for using ‘Palestinian’ as slur to attack Schumer
US president said of Senate minority leader: ‘He’s not Jewish any more. He’s a Palestinian’. Donald Trump has been condemned by a leading US Muslim civil rights group for seeking to use the word ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
3 charged with murder after 5-year-old killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion
The operator of the hyperbaric chamber also faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Multiple vehicles set on fire at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say
Police are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in the southwest valley, which was reported around 2:45 a.m.The Hill - 2d -
7 people charged in death of Sam Nordquist plead not guilty to torture, killing of the transgender man
Seven people pleaded not guilty to charges in the killing of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender 24-year-old man who was allegedly held captive and tortured in an upstate New York hotel room for ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump says Iran will suffer 'dire' consequences for any more Houthi attacks
President Donald Trump on Monday said that further attacks or retaliation by the Houthis would be considered an attack by Iran and it would face “dire” consequences.ABC News - 3d