Boulder Attack Suspect Faces Federal Hate Crime Charges

Mohamed Soliman, the accused in a recent Boulder terror incident, is set to face trial on Wednesday on 12 federal hate crime indictments, as unveiled in a Denver court.

Allegedly, Soliman targeted a group on June 1 with Molotov cocktails while they were advocating for awareness about Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

The charges describe Soliman utilizing a weed sprayer filled with a flammable liquid and a collection of 18 glass bottles rigged with ignitable rags. Launching the attack in front of the historic Boulder County Courthouse, he reportedly shouted anti-Israel slogans.

The confrontation resulted in injuries to 15 individuals and a dog.

Authorities found a note in Soliman's vehicle expressing hostility towards Zionism and likening Israel to a malign entity.

During police interviews, Soliman allegedly expressed a desire for vengeance and detailed his plans to disrupt what he termed 'Zionist' events, specifically identifying the event by the symbols participants carried.

The allegations include nine violations focusing on racial or religious motivations and three charges relating to using fire or explosives to commit a federal offense.

Soliman was previously indicted on related charges but did not submit a plea initially. In addition, he faces numerous state charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder.

The FBI and Boulder Police are spearheading the investigation, while the prosecution is managed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.

Soliman is expected to appear in court this coming Friday.