Boulder Terror Attack Trial Postponed

The federal trial against Mohamed Sabry Soliman, accused of a deadly terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has been delayed again. A new motion filed in federal court details the extensive evidence being reviewed by the defense team.

Details of the Delay

U.S. District Judge Raymond Moore granted an unopposed motion to pause the clock on Soliman’s right to a speedy trial. This pushes the new trial date to November 30th at 9 a.m. The delay is to allow the defense adequate time to analyze the evidence provided by the prosecution.

Extensive Evidence Review

Prosecutors have turned over more than 800 pages of discovery to the defense. This includes written materials, cell phone data, and records obtained from Google. A significant portion of the cell phone data is in Arabic, requiring the defense to hire a translator for accurate interpretation.

Potential Death Penalty

The motion also reveals that the U.S. Department of Justice is currently considering whether to seek the death penalty against Soliman. This decision will likely influence the trial’s complexity and strategy.

The Attack and Charges

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 46, is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a crowd of demonstrators on Pearl Street Mall last summer. The attack resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to 14 other people, as well as a dog. The incident occurred during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Alleged Motive

Reports indicate Soliman allegedly shouted “Free Palestine!” while throwing the incendiary devices. He is facing a dozen federal charges, many of which are related to hate crimes. He also has over 100 pending state charges in Boulder County.

Upcoming Court Appearance

Soliman is scheduled to appear in Boulder County court for a hearing on May 7th. This appearance is separate from the federal trial and pertains to the state charges against him.