Man Charged with Federal Arson for Attacks on Tesla Showroom and Republican HQ in New Mexico
Jamison Wagner faces federal arson charges for vandalizing a Tesla showroom and New Mexico Republican Party HQ amid a crackdown on political violence.
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Jamison Wagner, 40, has been federally charged with arson for the February attack on a Tesla showroom, where two vehicles were set ablaze, and a March fire at the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters. Evidence, including incendiary devices and graffiti like “Die Elon” and “ICE=KKK,” links Wagner to both incidents. Federal investigations, including an FBI task force, emphasize a crackdown on domestic terrorism against properties associated with Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, amid escalating political violence in the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reinforced that no plea deals will be offered in these cases.
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Jamison Wagner has been federally charged with arson of a building and/or vehicle used in interstate commerce.
Evidence linking Wagner to both incidents includes incendiary devices, graffiti like "Die Elon" and "ICE=KKK" found at the scenes, as well as clothing and spray paint seized from his residence.
The case is part of a larger crackdown on domestic terrorism targeting Tesla properties and CEO Elon Musk, amid escalating political violence in the U.S.
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