The Justice Department has charged Jamison R. Wagner, 40, with federal arson charges in connection with vandalism at a Tesla dealership in New Mexico and setting fire to the headquarters of the state Republican Party. Wagner is implicated in incidents where two Tesla Model Y vehicles were set ablaze and graffiti messages threatening Elon Musk were found at the dealership. Additionally, a fire at the Republican Party headquarters caused significant damage. Authorities discovered incendiary devices, spray paint, and a stencil with a threatening message in Wagner’s home during a search.
These charges are part of a federal crackdown on domestic terrorism targeting property associated with Musk’s electric-car company. The FBI has established a task force to investigate similar attacks. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that prosecutors will not engage in plea deals with those accused of involvement in the Tesla attacks. Wagner’s lawyer has not yet provided a comment on the charges. Bondi highlighted these arrests during a meeting to discuss law enforcement’s efforts to combat vandalism targeting the electric-car company. The motive behind the attacks remains unclear, but authorities are taking steps to address and prevent further incidents.
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