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Boulder firebombing case ends with life sentence
crime18 days ago

Boulder firebombing case ends with life sentence

Mohamed Soliman, 46, pleaded guilty to more than 100 State charges tied to a June 1 Boulder firebombing that killed 82-year-old Karen Diamond and injured others. Boulder District Judge Nancy Salomone imposed a mandatory life sentence without parole plus the maximum terms on dozens of crimes, to be served consecutively (life plus about 2,128 years). The U.S. DOJ is weighing the death penalty in a separate federal case, which Soliman said he would welcome. The attack occurred during a peaceful demonstration near the Boulder courthouse; victims’ statements highlighted it as an act of terror against a Jewish community. Soliman, Egyptian-born with an asylum claim pending, also has family in the U.S. whose immigration status is being addressed.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#boulder#crime#hate-crime
Boulder fatal firebomb attack: suspect pleads guilty to murder
crime19 days ago

Boulder fatal firebomb attack: suspect pleads guilty to murder

Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty in Boulder County District Court to murder and related charges for a June firebomb attack on a pro-Israel demonstration that killed an 82-year-old woman and injured about a dozen others. He faces up to life in prison without parole in the state case. He has pleaded not guilty to federal hate-crime charges, with prosecutors weighing the death penalty in the federal matter. Investigators say he planned the attack for a year, yelled 'Free Palestine!' and threw Molotov cocktails at roughly 20 demonstrators, targeting people linked to Israel; the defense contends the motive was opposition to Zionism, which may not qualify as a federal hate crime.

via The Guardian|
#boulder#crime#firebomb
local2 months ago

Boulder shuts western OSMP trails as high-wind fire risk prompts closures

The City of Boulder will close all city-owned Open Space and Mountain Parks property west of Hwy. 93, Broadway, and Hwy. 36 from sunset Friday (Mar 13) to sunrise Sunday (Mar 15) as a precaution against extreme fire conditions and dangerous winds; Boulder County Parks will similarly close western OSMP areas on Saturday. Flagstaff Road will be closed to non-residential traffic. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning. Xcel Energy plans a Public Safety Power Shutoff for some customers Saturday afternoon, with potential 24–48 hour outages. Residents are urged to sign up for BOCOalert/BOCOinfo, follow ODM updates, have evacuation plans, and heed safety guidance during the wind event.

via City of Boulder (.gov)|
#boulder#emergency-alerts#fire-risk
Sundance 2027 Lands in Boulder with Downtown and Campus Venues
entertainment3 months ago

Sundance 2027 Lands in Boulder with Downtown and Campus Venues

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2027 edition will be held in Boulder from Jan 21–31, centered in downtown and CU Boulder campuses with venues across the city (including Boulder High, Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Auditorium, Dairy Arts Center, Macky Auditorium and more) and talks at Canyon Theater and Old Main. The centralized, Boulder-only setup aims to streamline logistics versus Park City, though hotel capacity remains limited; locals will have easier access to screenings after premiere-night tickets.

via Axios|
#boulder#cu-boulder#entertainment
Boulder Police Warn of Sexually Violent Offender
local-news4 months ago

Boulder Police Warn of Sexually Violent Offender

Boulder police issued a public alert about Ray Andrew Walters, a registered sex offender with a history of sexual assault and other crimes, who is known to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. Walters, convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failing to register as a sex offender, has no fixed address and has been released without supervision, raising community safety concerns.

via CBS News|
#boulder#community-safety#criminal-history
local-news5 months ago

Colorado Faces Power Outages and Park Closures Amid Severe Wind and Fire Risks

The City of Boulder is closing all Open Space and Mountain Parks properties on December 19 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. due to an extreme fire danger forecast with high winds and fire risks, as a safety precaution. Residents are advised to stay off roads, prepare evacuation plans, and follow safety tips amid ongoing power outages and dangerous weather conditions.

via City of Boulder (.gov)|
#boulder#emergency-preparedness#fire-safety
Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Key Climate Research Center
science5 months ago

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Key Climate Research Center

The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, citing a review and claims of climate alarmism, which has faced strong opposition from scientists, lawmakers, and local officials who warn it could undermine vital weather and climate research crucial for public safety and understanding Earth's systems.

via ABC News|
#boulder#climate-change#ncar
Boulder's Guaranteed Income Pilot: Impact and Insights
local8 months ago

Boulder's Guaranteed Income Pilot: Impact and Insights

Boulder’s Elevate program provided $500 monthly to 200 low-income households for nearly two years, improving their ability to meet basic needs, pursue education, and enhance health, with some still facing high costs like childcare. The program, funded by $3 million from the American Rescue Plan, is ending but has left a lasting positive impact, and organizers hope to revive it in 2027.

via CBS News|
#boulder#community-impact#financial-support
82-year-old woman dies from injuries in Boulder Molotov attack
crime11 months ago

82-year-old woman dies from injuries in Boulder Molotov attack

An 82-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, where Mohamed Soliman faces multiple charges including first-degree murder after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at protesters advocating for the release of Israeli hostages, with motives linked to anti-Zionist sentiments.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#boulder#crime#elderly-woman-death