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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Las Vegas man sentenced to 5 years in prison for firebombing Tesla vehicles

Headline from 8 News Now Las Vegas

A Las Vegas man named Paul Hyon Kim was sentenced to five years in federal prison for firebombing several Tesla vehicles at a collision center in March 2025.

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  1. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Las Vegas Tesla arsonist sentenced to 5 years in prison, judge rules (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Paul Kim’s actions occurred amid a wave of public ire toward Elon Musk, then-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency.

  2. 8 News Now Las Vegas

    Las Vegas man sentenced to 5 years in prison for firebombing Tesla vehicles (opens 8 News Now Las Vegas)

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    A Las Vegas man named Paul Hyon Kim was sentenced to five years in federal prison for firebombing several Tesla vehicles at a collision center in March 2025.