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The person suspected of injuring more than ten individuals by hurling Molotov cocktails into a group of peaceful pro-Israel supporters last weekend made an appearance in federal court in Denver on Friday. The suspect is facing a federal charge related to hate crimes.
Along with a federal hate crime charge, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, faces additional charges in Colorado, including attempted murder.
Soliman is alleged to have assembled 18 Molotov cocktails before heading to Boulder on June 1. He reportedly awaited the peaceful pro-Israel activists who were gathering for “Run For Their Lives” to show solidarity with Israeli hostages. Soliman is accused of launching two firebombs towards the crowd.
Soliman entered a courtroom Friday wearing a green jumpsuit and handcuffs.
Footage shows a man identified as Mohamed Soliman throwing an incendiary device toward a group of pro-Israel demonstrators (not visible on camera) in Boulder, Colorado. Soliman was subsequently detained by law enforcement officials. (Alex Osante)
Authorities also found a Quran and paperwork with the words “Israel,” “Palestine” and “USAID.”
In his interview with law enforcement, Soliman said he had no remorse for his actions and reiterated his intent to carry them out again if given the opportunity.
The affidavit noted that Soliman left behind an iPhone and a journal at his Colorado Springs home, detailing his motivations and preparations for the attack.
Facing a litany of charges, including multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and possession of incendiary devices, Soliman had initially been held on $10 million bond.
If convicted, and his sentences are ordered to run consecutively, he could face a maximum of 384 years in state prison for those charges alone. Soliman was also charged with two counts of use of an incendiary device, which could add up to 48 years if served consecutively.
Fox News’ Alexandra Rego and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
