Judge Orders the Release of Transgender Alleged Tesla Vandal
A federal judge has ordered the release of the alleged Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, alleged transgender arsonist, citing strong community ties.
According to KMBC News, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jessica Hedges ordered the release of Owen McIntire, 19, after agreeing with his lawyers that he has no criminal record and has “strong ties to his community in Missouri.”
The alleged Tesla dealership vandal’s lawyer also cited his “medical and mental health needs.” McIntire reportedly suffers from numerous psychosocial and developmental conditions, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, and gender dysphoria. The biological male who identifies as a woman is also allegedly on the autism spectrum, raising questions as to whether he was an easy pickings for the radical left ideology that exploits the most vulnerable.
Recently, the United Kingdom ordered that all transgender teens be screened for autism and mental health before being subjected to irreversible medical and surgical mutilation.
“He also receives gender-affirming medical care, which began in March of this year and is likely to be interrupted or terminated entirely if he remains in pretrial detention,” the judge stated. “This care, along with mental health support, is integral to his wellbeing. By moving back home with his parents, he will have access to the care providers who are familiar with him and his specific needs.”
However, the Department of Justice fought to keep McIntire behind bars due to public safety concerns and the likelihood of him facing terrorism-related charges.
Meanwhile, McIntire faces federal charges of “a single count of unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device, and one count of malicious damage by fire of any property used in interstate commerce.” These charges should send a strong message to other would-be Tesla vandals that they will bear personal responsibility for their politically motivated actions.
“Let me be extremely clear to anyone who still wants to firebomb a Tesla property: you will not evade us,” Attorney General Pam Bondi warned. “You will be arrested. You will be prosecuted. You will spend decades behind bars. It is not worth it.”
According to a criminal complaint, McIntire used an incendiary device, namely a Molotov cocktail, on one parked Cybertruck valued at between $105,485 and $107,485. However, the ensuing blaze spread to another parked Cybertruck and two charging stations, each valued at roughly $550. One of the incendiary devices that the alleged Tesla vandal threw refused to ignite, suggesting that the damage would have been more significant.
Meanwhile, the suspected Tesla vandal will live with his parents in home confinement under strict monitoring, including electronic monitoring.
In a separate incident, a US federal grand jury in Arizona indicted a 35-year-old man for allegedly setting Tesla vehicles ablaze. He reportedly poured gas on a dealership and three Tesla vehicles, destroying one Cybertruck.
The suspected Tesla vandal was also caught allegedly carrying a hand-drawn map identifying local Tesla dealerships, suggesting that he was planning more attacks before his arrest. He faces between five and 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.