Man who set Teslas on fire agrees to plead guilty to federal charges

A man accused of setting Tesla vehicles on fire at Las Vegas collision center last year has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges.

On Monday, Paul Kim appeared before Judge Jennifer Dorsey, who determined he was competent to enter a guilty plea to the following:

  • two counts of arson
  • one count of attempted arson
  • one count of possessing an unregistered firearm

According to court records, Kim is facing up to 20 years in prison for each arson charge and up to 10 years in prison for the firearm charge. With all four charges combined, Kim is facing up to 70 years in prison with a 12-year period of supervised release, and a fine of up to $750,000.

Dorsey did not say if the sentences would be consecutive or concurrent…

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