Las Vegas Man Arrested for Tesla Arson in Escalating Domestic Terrorism Wave

Paul Hyon Kim faces state and federal charges for a targeted attack on a Tesla facility, as authorities investigate a broader pattern of politically motivated violence against the company.

Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was arrested on March 26 for setting fire to five Tesla vehicles and spray-painting 'RESIST' on a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas on March 18.
The attack, involving Molotov cocktails and a firearm, is part of a nationwide series of violent incidents targeting Tesla facilities, linked to opposition to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
Kim faces both state and federal charges, including arson and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, with potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison.
Authorities identified Kim using surveillance footage, DNA evidence, and materials found in his residence, including firearms, ammunition, and a handwritten escape plan.
The FBI and DOJ have labeled these incidents as domestic terrorism and launched a task force to address the escalating wave of attacks, with a 'Global Day of Action' by activists planned for March 29 raising concerns about further unrest.