Denver Terror Attack Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
More than 100 formal claims have been filed against the suspect involved in a recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, which left 15 people injured on Sunday.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is facing a total of 118 charges. He allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a crowd gathered for a peaceful event at Pearl Street Mall. The situation has raised serious concerns, especially with claims of federal hate crimes being investigated.
The 20th Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed these charges on Thursday. The list includes various serious offenses, such as:
- Attempted first-degree murder
- Assault against individuals
- Possession and use of explosives
- Animal cruelty
- Various counts of violent crime
Originally from Egypt, Soliman reportedly overstayed his tourist visa and has been living illegally in the U.S., according to the Department of Homeland Security. His family has since been detained by immigration authorities.
An FBI affidavit reveals that Soliman confessed to planning the attack for about a year, timing it deliberately after his daughter’s graduation. He indicated that he targeted the group due to its association with a “Zionist group.”
The group was conducting a weekly demonstration, organized by an initiative that focuses on calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Authorities noted that a total of 15 individuals, along with a dog, sustained injuries in the attack, with victims ranging in age from 25 to 88. Among them was a Holocaust survivor.
During a press conference, authorities stated that three people remained hospitalized following the incident.
On Thursday, Soliman appeared during a brief hearing at the Boulder County Jail, noticeable in an orange jumpsuit. He was placed in a part of the courtroom that was not visible to the audience, separated by glass from the public and courtroom officials.
Although members of the public attended, no victims were present. The judge directed a few questions to Soliman, including inquiries regarding the next hearing and whether he would be in contact with anyone as legal proceedings continued.
Soliman’s defense attorney indicated that there were no objections to a protection order requested by the victims. Interestingly, this same attorney previously represented a man involved in another tragic incident in Boulder in 2021, where 10 people lost their lives.
The next state court hearing for Soliman is set for July 15, while a federal hearing will take place in downtown Denver focused on the hate crime allegations.
