Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is set to appear in Boulder County court on Thursday regarding charges related to a firebombing incident on June 1. Soliman is accused of launching an antisemitic attack using a “makeshift flamethrower” and Molotov cocktails on individuals advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, injuring at least 15, including a dog. He faces serious state charges, including attempted first-degree murder and assault, as well as a federal hate crime charge.
Soliman entered the U.S. legally in 2022 with a B2 tourist visa and later sought asylum with his family as dependents. Although his visa expired in February 2023, he was actively pursuing legal options to remain in the U.S. Following the incident, his wife and five children were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for expedited removal. A federal judge intervened to prevent their deportation, as they are not charged in connection to Soliman’s actions.
Hayam El Gamal, Soliman’s wife, and their children, aged 4 to 17, are currently held at the Dilley family detention center in Texas. An attorney representing the family, Eric Lee, criticized the government’s response as a form of collective punishment and urged concern for their situation. He highlighted the trauma the family experienced when they were removed from their home and placed in detention without clarity regarding their future. Lee has filed for habeas relief for the family, stressing that they have done nothing wrong amidst the turmoil surrounding Soliman’s case.
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