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Coverage dated May 31, 2023

Failed GOP candidate charged in connection with drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers

Headline from CBS News

Solomon Peña has been indicted on federal charges including election interference in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of lawmakers in Albuquerque.

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  1. The Guardian

    Failed Republican candidate charged with shootings at lawmakers’ homes (opens The Guardian)

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    Solomon Peña and two alleged accomplices charged after attacks in December and January on homes of Democrats in New Mexico

  2. New York Times

    Republican Ex-Candidate Faces Federal Charges Over Shootings (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Solomon Peña, who lost a bid for a seat in the New Mexico Legislature in 2022, is accused of orchestrating shootings at Democratic officials’ homes. He also faces state charges.

  3. Fox News

    Former New Mexico GOP candidate indicted in shooting spree at Democrat officials' homes (opens Fox News)

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    Solomon Peña, a former GOP candidate for New Mexico House, faces charges in drive-by shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, the Justice Department says.

  4. Axios

    Failed New Mexico state GOP candidate Solomon Peña charged over shootings at Democrats' homes (opens Axios)

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    "Peña allegedly hired others to conduct the shootings and carried out at least one of the shootings himself," prosecutors allege.

  5. CBS News

    Failed GOP candidate charged in connection with drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Solomon Peña has been indicted on federal charges including election interference in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of lawmakers in Albuquerque.

  6. UPI

    Indictment charging failed GOP New Mexico candidate for shootings unsealed (opens UPI)

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    A federal indictment of former failed GOP New Mexico House of Representatives candidate Solomon Pena was unsealed Wednesday. Pena is charged with organizing a shooting spree targeting the homes of four elected officials.

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