Man accused of Boulder firebombing at pro-Israel event appears in court on federal hate crime charge
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The suspect accused of injuring over a dozen people after throwing Molotov cocktails into a crowd of peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators last weekend appeared in federal court in Denver Friday to face a federal hate crime charge.

Along with a federal hate crime charge, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, faces additional charges in Colorado, including attempted murder.

Soliman allegedly crafted 18 Molotov cocktails before driving to Boulder June 1 and prepared for the peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators to arrive for the “Run For Their Lives,” in support of the Israeli hostages. Soliman is accused of throwing two incendiary devices at the crowd. 

Soliman entered a courtroom Friday wearing a green jumpsuit and handcuffs.

A terrorist throws a Molotov cocktail into a group of pro-Israel marchers in Boulder, Colorado

Video stills of a man later identified as Mohamed Soliman throwing an incendiary device into a group of pro-Israel supporters (off camera) in Boulder, Colo. Soliman was arrested by police. (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.

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