World6 sources
Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in Colorado firebomb attack
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty to 12 federal hate crimes charges related to a 2025 firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado.
- Soliman is already serving a life sentence for state charges, including first-degree murder, from the same incident.
- The federal plea deal includes a recommendation for a life sentence plus 50 years, avoiding the death penalty.
- The attack occurred during a pro-Israel rally on Pearl Street Mall, resulting in injuries and one fatality.
- Federal prosecutors considered the death penalty but opted for a plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial.
Articles (6)
BBC News·
Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes charges over fatal Colorado firebombing
CBS News·
Guilty plea on federal charges in deadly Boulder firebomb attack
The Straits Times·
Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado pleads guilty to federal hate crimes
Colorado Public Radio·
Boulder firebomber pleads guilty to federal crimes, faces possibility of a second life sentence
WCVB Boston·
Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in deadly firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators
The Colorado Sun·
Boulder fire bomber pleads guilty to 12 federal charges