College Spring Break, accused of torching two Tesla Cybertooks in Missouri, was released from federal custody after his lawyers claimed staying in prison would disrupt treatment for ongoing sexual change.
Owen McIntyre, 19, was released and ordered to detain her parents in Missouri home this week by federal court in Massachusetts, and was ordered by a judge to answer charges against him Thursday.
McIntyre was arrested last month in Massachusetts and faces federal accusations in Missouri that allegedly used a homemade baking Cen device to set fire to two electric vehicles on March 17.
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Owen McIntier, 19, is under charges in connection with the Tesla arson. (US Department of Justice)
A federal defense attorney for McIntire claimed that his client was a college student without a previous criminal history with well-documented medical and mental health needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, depression and gender discomfort.
“He also receives gender-maintenance care that begins this March and is likely to be completely suspended or terminated if he remains in pretrial custody,” the court filing on April 23 said. “This care, along with mental health support, is essential to his well-being.”
At the time of the attack, McIntyre was registered with the University of Massachusetts to pursue a degree in physics.
Evidence is shown at the scene of the alleged arson of McIntier. (Doctor of Justice)
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The lawyer said the Justice Department suggested that the alleged attack had “political overtones,” but was speculative.
McIntyre was trained in ballet from the age of 8 to 15, but left in “difficult times” after being diagnosed with depression. Fox News Digital contacted an attorney for McIntire.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives (ATF) agents and forensic experts (ATFs) retrieved and analyzed key evidence from the Tesla attack. Molotov cocktail It is said to have been used on arson.
Authorities later found video footage of someone who believed McIntyre was wearing a big hat, lit up the device, threw it into a cyber truck before leaving.
Owen McIntier, 19, was released to custody of her parents on April 24th. (Doctor of Justice)
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two Tesla Charging Station It was also damaged by the fire, each with an approximate value of $550.
Alexandra Koch of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
