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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.
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.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Washington Post
An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died
DENVER — 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.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died
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, Colo., courthouse as a light rain falls Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators in support of Israeli hostages this month has died, according to court documents filed Monday. Karen Diamond died as a result of 'the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack,' Boulder County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Mohamed Sabry Soliman was indicted last week on 12 hate crime counts in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder. He is accused of trying to kill the eight people who were hurt when he threw Molotov cocktails — bottles filled with flammable liquid that are ignited — as well as other people nearby. Soliman's attorney, David Kraut, entered the not guilty plea on Soliman's behalf during a hearing Friday. Soliman was being represented by public defenders who do not comment on their cases to news media. Investigators say Soliman told them he intended to kill the roughly 20 participants at the weekly demonstration on Boulder's Pearl Street pedestrian mall. But he threw just two of his over two dozen Molotov cocktails while yelling 'Free Palestine.' Soliman, who is also being prosecuted in state court for attempted murder and other charges, told investigators he tried to buy a gun but was not able to because he was not a 'legal citizen.' Soliman did not speak during the hearing last week, and he listened to translations provided by an Arabic interpreter through headphones. The Egyptian national has been living in the U.S. illegally with his family, according to federal authorities. Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before launching the attack, prosecutors allege. 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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died
DENVER (AP) — An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators in support of Israeli hostages this month has died, according to court documents filed Monday. Karen Diamond died as a result of 'the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack," Boulder County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Mohamed Sabry Soliman was indicted last week on 12 hate crime counts in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder. He is accused of trying to kill the eight people who were hurt when he threw Molotov cocktails — bottles filled with flammable liquid that are ignited — as well as other people nearby. Soliman's attorney, David Kraut, entered the not guilty plea on Soliman's behalf during a hearing Friday. Soliman was being represented by public defenders who do not comment on their cases to news media. Investigators say Soliman told them he intended to kill the roughly 20 participants at the weekly demonstration on Boulder's Pearl Street pedestrian mall. But he threw just two of his over two dozen Molotov cocktails while yelling 'Free Palestine.' Soliman, who is also being prosecuted in state court for attempted murder and other charges, told investigators he tried to buy a gun but was not able to because he was not a 'legal citizen.' Soliman did not speak during the hearing last week, and he listened to translations provided by an Arabic interpreter through headphones. The Egyptian national has been living in the U.S. illegally with his family, according to federal authorities. Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before launching the attack, prosecutors allege. 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.
