Man pleads guilty to murder for firebomb attack on Colorado protesters
Mohamed Sabry Soliman has admitted guilt to murder and additional offenses stemming from a firebombing incident targeting demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, which resulted in one fatality and injuries to twelve others. This incident took place at a pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder, a city with a population of 100,000 located northwest of Denver and home to the University of Colorado. During the protest supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza, Soliman launched two Molotov cocktails. The attack left 82-year-old Karen Diamond injured, who later succumbed to her injuries. In state court, Soliman could face life imprisonment. He has pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges, with prosecutors considering the death penalty. His lawyers disclosed the guilty plea in a court document on Sunday related to the federal case.
Key facts
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.
- The firebomb attack killed one person and injured a dozen others.
- The attack occurred in Boulder, Colorado, at a pedestrian mall.
- Victims were demonstrating in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
- Karen Diamond, 82, died from injuries sustained in the attack.
- Soliman faces life in prison in state court.
- Soliman pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges.
- Prosecutors are considering the death penalty in the federal case.
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Institutions
- University of Colorado
Locations
- Boulder
- Colorado
- Denver
- United States