Arizona Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Setting Fire to Tesla's Cybertruck
A 35-year-old man from Mesa, Arizona, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release after pleading guilty to setting fire to a Tesla Cybertruck at the company's dealership in April 2025. The arson attack occurred when Elon Musk was in the midst of his infamous rant about taking a chainsaw to the federal government.
Surveillance footage captured Ian William Moses setting fire to starter logs next to the building, causing significant damage and destroying the Cybertruck. He then poured gasoline on the logs and the surrounding vehicles, including three other Teslas. The incident raised concerns about the safety of public spaces and first responders.
The sentence handed down by U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine reflects the gravity of Moses' actions and sends a clear message that such politically fueled attacks will be met with full accountability. This case is part of a larger trend of vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations, which has been linked to Elon Musk's recent embrace of fascist ideology.
In the spring of 2025, at least 51 incidents of vandalism against Tesla dealerships occurred in the United States, with 17 more reported in other countries. The attacks have been largely in response to Musk's actions, including his destruction of the U.S. federal government and the elimination of hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The case highlights the disproportionate attention given to high-profile cases like this one, often overshadowing more serious issues such as the devastating impact of government policies on global health. The sentence handed down by Moses' guilty plea does little to address the systemic problems that led to this incident but serves as a cautionary tale for those who would seek to use arson and vandalism as a means of protest.
A 35-year-old man from Mesa, Arizona, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release after pleading guilty to setting fire to a Tesla Cybertruck at the company's dealership in April 2025. The arson attack occurred when Elon Musk was in the midst of his infamous rant about taking a chainsaw to the federal government.
Surveillance footage captured Ian William Moses setting fire to starter logs next to the building, causing significant damage and destroying the Cybertruck. He then poured gasoline on the logs and the surrounding vehicles, including three other Teslas. The incident raised concerns about the safety of public spaces and first responders.
The sentence handed down by U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine reflects the gravity of Moses' actions and sends a clear message that such politically fueled attacks will be met with full accountability. This case is part of a larger trend of vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations, which has been linked to Elon Musk's recent embrace of fascist ideology.
In the spring of 2025, at least 51 incidents of vandalism against Tesla dealerships occurred in the United States, with 17 more reported in other countries. The attacks have been largely in response to Musk's actions, including his destruction of the U.S. federal government and the elimination of hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The case highlights the disproportionate attention given to high-profile cases like this one, often overshadowing more serious issues such as the devastating impact of government policies on global health. The sentence handed down by Moses' guilty plea does little to address the systemic problems that led to this incident but serves as a cautionary tale for those who would seek to use arson and vandalism as a means of protest.
that's just crazy talk! i'm all about free speech but not when it comes 2 destroying property like dat. the fact that he poured gas on other cars too, that's just evil 
and the sentence is pretty standard imo. 60 months in prison seems a bit light considering what happened 
dont get me wrong, i'm all for accountability but this case is just a symptom of a larger problem. like wut r ppl even mad at Elon Musk about? 
can't believe people are taking out their frustration on innocent Teslas 
especially when we should be focusing on bigger issues like climate change, mental health, and systemic inequalities 
instead of vandalizing property and putting lives at risk 
the media is always so quick to jump on high-profile cases like this one but what about the people affected by those policies that led to these incidents? 
And it's not just the damage itself, but what it says about our society that someone would resort to such actions as a form of protest. It's like, we're supposed to be civilized, right?
. The guy was clearly mentally unstable or had some major issues with Elon Musk, but that's not an excuse for breaking the law. I feel bad for the first responders and Tesla employees who got hurt in the process. It's crazy how one guy's actions can impact so many people's lives. Can't we all just talk about our differences instead of resorting to violence? 
. Vandalism and arson may not be the answer, but ignoring the root causes of frustration and anger definitely isn't either 
. And can we talk about how this guy got caught? Starter logs next to the building? Come on, dude 
. Let's try to keep the debate civil, you know?