Soliman, 45, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly, assault, criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies and use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony. (Boulder Police Depa
A man who killed one person and injured a dozen more in a firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators showing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza, has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 47, pleaded guilty to hate crime charges and three explosives charges in federal court on Thursday.
Colorado firebomb attack
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Soliman had previously pleaded not guilty after he was accused of throwing two Molotov cocktails during the demonstration at a pedestrian mall. Eighty-two-year-old Karen Sorin Diamond, who was injured in the attack, later died. A dozen others were also injured.
Soliman is an Egyptian national who federal authorities said was living in the U.S. illegally. Investigators said he planned the attack for a year and was driven by a desire "to kill all Zionist people."
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Boulder attack: New details, timeline released
Authorities in Boulder, Colorado released new details about the terror attack that injured 12 people. Police told reporters a more detailed timeline of the attack and clarified questions about the potential deportation of the suspect's family's. Mohamed Soliman has been charged with 118 counts, including attempted murder.
What they're saying:
"The chaos inflicted by this defendant spread its seeds far beyond Pearl Street, Boulder, and Colorado," said Special Agent in Charge Amanda Koldjeski of the FBI Denver Field Office. "FBI Denver is proud of the role we played in this case alongside our partners in Boulder: We do not tolerate acts of hate and terror against our neighbors. We will continue to work to keep our community safe and seek justice for victims."
What's next:
Soliman could face up to life in prison for his crimes.
His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2027, according to a Justice Department news release.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a Department of Justice news release published on Oct. 29, 2026, and previous reporting by LiveNOW from FOX and The Associated Press. This story was reported from San Jose.