Severe criminal charges have been filed against two former government employees, who are married to each other, in Washington, D.C., after they allegedly vandalized multiple Tesla vehicles with vulgar language and symbols. The arrest of the husband-wife vandalism duo provoked widespread concern about an escalating campaign targeting Elon Musk’s electric vehicle enterprise.
For background, the incident occurred amid a troubling nationwide campaign of attacks targeting Tesla dealerships, charging stations, and vehicles, prompting federal authorities to remain alert for politically motivated attacks on the manufacturer. Shortly after the attack, the FBI announced the formation of a specialized task force to address the surge in violent activity against Tesla, classifying these acts as domestic terrorism. READ MORE