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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Boulder Firebomb Attack Claims Life as Woman, 82, Succumbs to Injuries
Karen Diamond, 82, passed away on June 25 from injuries sustained a little over three weeks prior during an attack on marchers showing support for Israeli hostages Police arrested Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, and allege the Egyptian man travelled from his home in El Paso County to Boulder to carry out the attack Prosecutors have now identified 29 total victims and have filed 101 counts against Soliman, who has pleaded not guiltyA woman wounded in the firebomb attack on marchers who gathered in Boulder on June 1 to support Israeli hostages has succumbed to her injuries. Karen Diamond, 82, passed away on June 25, a little over three weeks after first being hospitalized, according to the Boulder County District Attorney's Office. Diamond was one of the eight people severely injured in the attack and the first to pass away. 'This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends,' Michael Dougherty, the Boulder County district attorney, said in a statement. The DA's office said in a news release that "the family asks for privacy as they continue to grieve." In that same release, the DA's office also said that 29 total victims have now been identified from the attack, carried out by an individual who threw an incendiary device into a crowd of people while yelling "Free Palestine." Police have arrested and charged Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, in the attack. Soliman was born in Egypt and was living in El Paso County, which is approximately 100 miles south of Boulder, at the time of the attack. He is facing dozens of charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Federal officials have also charged Soliman with a hate crime for his alleged actons. Soliman has entered not guilty pleas to all charges in both cases. Read the original article on People
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Tributes pour in for Colorado woman Karen Diamond, who died a month after Boulder terror attack
An 82-year-old Colorado woman injured in the June 1 Boulder terror attack during a demonstration has died, authorities said Monday, turning the case into a homicide investigation. Karen Diamond died from injuries sustained when Mohamed Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at people gathered on the Pearl Street Mall earlier this month. The demonstration called for the release of Jewish hostages held by Hamas. Soliman is already facing state and federal charges and is now expected to be charged with first-degree murder, according to the Boulder County District Attorney's Office. Diamond was remembered by friends and community leaders as a devoted volunteer and cherished member of Boulder's Jewish community. She was a past president of the University Women's Club and volunteered with Bridge House Community Table and Historic Boulder. Karen Diamond University Women's Club "This is an unfathomable loss for our Jewish community, still reeling from this act of hatred and violence, and we stand with them in support and solidarity," the City of Boulder said, in part, in a statement. A member of the community, speaking to CBS Colorado from abroad, described Diamond as "a remarkable woman who gave lots of time and energy to our community and the broader Boulder community." The Boulder Jewish community also released a statement remembering Diamond as "someone whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her." A visitor offers a tribute after leaving a bouquet of flowers at a makeshift memorial for victims of an attack outside of the Boulder County courthouse as a light rain falls Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. David Zalubowski / AP While crowds continue to visit the Pearl Street Mall, many residents say the courtyard in front of the old Boulder County Courthouse will now serve as a lasting memorial to Diamond's life. The Diamond family has asked for privacy as they mourn and city officials have encouraged the public to respect that request.
CBC
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Colorado woman wounded during attack on pro-Israel rally has died
An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators who were supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza has died, prosecutors said Monday. Karen Diamond died as a result of severe injuries she suffered in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder, Colo., the local district attorney's office said in a statement. Prosecutors have listed 29 victims, including 13 who were injured. Mohamed Sabry Soliman already faced dozens of counts in state court on charges including attempted first-degree murder, using an incendiary device, and animal cruelty because a dog was hurt in the attack. He has not been arraigned on the initial charges that now include first-degree murder. The Associated Press left a voicemail Monday for Soliman's public defender in the state case. The office generally bars its lawyers from commenting on their cases to the media. A preliminary hearing to determine whether there's enough evidence to move forward with the case is set for July 15. Separately, Soliman has been indicted on 12 federal hate crime counts. He entered a not guilty plea to those charges during a hearing Friday in federal court. WATCH | Accused faces hate crime charges: Man accused of setting people on fire in Colorado faces hate crime charges 28 days ago Duration 2:10 The man accused of setting people on fire with Molotov cocktails in Boulder, Colo., is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and hate crimes, for allegedly targeting members of the Jewish community. Now, the White House says he's in the U.S. illegally and should be deported. Leaders of the Boulder Jewish Community Center said Monday that Diamond had died on June 25 and will be deeply missed. "Karen was a cherished member of our community, someone whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her," executive director Jonathan Lev and board chair David Paul said in an email. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement Monday that he was devastated by Diamond's death, and that it will be felt deeply by the city of Boulder, the state and the Jewish community. "Karen was taken from us too soon, and we mourn her loss while remembering her life and the impact she had on those who loved her," Polis said. During the demonstration, Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before launching the attack, prosecutors allege. Investigators say Soliman told them he intended to kill the participants at the weekly demonstration. He allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" as he threw two of more than two dozen Molotov cocktails he had prepared. Prosecutors say the victims were targeted because of their perceived or actual national origin. An attack motivated by someone's political views is not considered a hate crime under federal law. Soliman told investigators he tried to buy a gun but was not able to because he was not a "legal citizen." Federal authorities have said the Egyptian national has been living in the U.S. illegally with his family.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Boulder terror suspect faces new charges
The man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at pro-Israeli demonstrators in Boulder, Colo., earlier this month has been charged with murder after one of the victims of the alleged terrorist attack died from her injuries, authorities announced Monday. Mohamed Soliman, 45, faces dozens of additional counts after more victims were identified, bringing the total number of criminal charges to more than 100. Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a news release that authorities have increased the number of identified victims of the attack to 29, including 82-year-old Karen Diamond, who died from severe injuries suffered. Soliman faces federal hate crime charges for allegedly targeting the Run for Their Lives event because of the demonstrators' support for Israel. According to court records, authorities found a handwritten document in Soliman's vehicle that read, 'Zionism is our enemies untill Jerusalem is liberated and they are expelled from our land.' 'This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends,' Dougherty said in a statement. 'Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community.' 'Part of what makes Colorado special is that people come together in response to a tragedy; I know that the community will continue to unite in supporting the Diamond family and all the victims of this attack,' he added. In a statement provided via the district attorney's office, Diamond's family requested privacy. Diamond and other demonstrators had gathered in Boulder on June 1 to call for the return of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Authorities say Soliman used a 'makeshift flamethrower' and 'incendiary devices' to attack the crowd. According to the FBI, the attacker 'was heard to yell 'free Palestine,' during the attack.' Soliman faces life in prison if convicted on the murder charge. Other charges include 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder, eight counts of first-degree assault, 18 counts of attempted first-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, two counts of using an incendiary device and 16 counts of attempted use of an incendiary device. Each of those charges carries penalties of multiple years behind bars. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died
An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza has died, prosecutors said Monday. Karen Diamond died as a result of severe injuries she suffered in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder, Colorado, the local district attorney's office said in a statement. Prosecutors have listed 29 victims, including 13 who were physically injured, and a dog. Mohamed Sabry Soliman already faced dozens of counts in state court on charges including attempted first-degree murder, using an incendiary device, animal cruelty and others. He has not been arraigned on the initial charges that now include first-degree murder. The Associated Press left a voicemail Monday for Soliman's public defender in the state case. The office generally bars its lawyers from commenting on their cases to the media. A preliminary hearing to determine whether there's enough evidence to move forward with the case is set for July 15. Separately, Soliman has been indicted on 12 federal hate crime counts. He entered a not guilty plea to those charges during a hearing Friday in federal court. Leaders of the Boulder Jewish Community announced in an email Monday that Diamond died June 25 and said she will be deeply missed 'Karen was a cherished member of our community, someone whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her,' executive director Jonathan Lev and board chair David Paul said. Prosecutors said Diamond's family has asked for privacy as they grieve. 'Part of what makes Colorado special is that people come together in response to a tragedy; I know that the community will continue to unite in supporting the Diamond family and all the victims of this attack,' District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in the statement. During the demonstration, Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before launching the attack, prosecutors allege. Investigators say Soliman told them he intended to kill the participants at the weekly demonstration. He yelled 'Free Palestine' as he threw just two of more than two dozen Molotov cocktails he had prepared. Prosecutors say the victims were targeted because of their perceived or actual national origin. An attack motivated by someone's political views is not considered a hate crime under federal law. Soliman told investigators he tried to buy a gun but was not able to because he was not a 'legal citizen.' Federal authorities have said the Egyptian national has been living in the U.S. illegally with his family.
