A Missouri college student who allegedly firebombed a Kansas City Tesla dealership with a Molotov cocktail has been released from federal custody after a judge accepted arguments that jail would disrupt his depression treatment and gender-affirming care.
Key Facts:
- Owen McIntire, 19, was arrested in Boston for allegedly setting fire to a Kansas City Tesla dealership using a Molotov cocktail.
- The fire damaged two Tesla Cybertrucks, though no injuries were reported.
- A federal judge released McIntire citing his medical needs, including depression treatment and gender-affirming care, which his attorney said would be interrupted in jail.
- McIntire must now live with his parents, continue mental health treatment, and stay away from all Tesla dealerships.
- He faces federal charges of possessing an unregistered destructive device and causing malicious damage by fire to property used in interstate commerce.
The Rest of The Story:
Federal investigators allege that McIntire, who attends college in Boston, used a firebomb to target the dealership in March.
The attack caused significant damage to two Tesla Cybertrucks but did not result in any injuries.
McIntire was arrested in Boston earlier this month and brought into federal custody.
BREAKING: FBI arrested Owen McIntire, a 19-year-old college student in Boston, for reportedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla facility in Kansas City, MO, while home on spring break. pic.twitter.com/4TWvuAVUvf
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) April 18, 2025
He was released after a judge reviewed arguments from his defense attorney, who cited “serious and ongoing” medical issues, including treatment for depression and gender-affirming care.
According to court documents, this care began in March and would likely be stopped if McIntire remained behind bars.
The judge approved the release last week, imposing several conditions, including that McIntire live with his parents, take prescribed medications, attend mental health programs, and avoid Tesla properties.
His attorney also emphasized McIntire’s clean criminal record and roots in the Kansas City area as reasons he wouldn’t flee.
Former prosecutor Greg Watt noted that federal courts often manage suspects out on bond more effectively than state courts.
Commentary:
This is what happens when the justice system becomes more concerned with coddling criminals than protecting the public.
A man accused of using a Molotov cocktail to commit arson just got released—not because he’s innocent, but because the jail might pause his depression treatment and “gender affirming care.”
Let’s be honest—if you get charged with firebombing private property, you lose certain privileges.
It’s insane to suggest that a terrorist suspect should get special accommodations while awaiting trial.
McIntire allegedly committed a violent act of domestic sabotage, and now we’re bending over backward to keep his therapy on schedule?
The Biden-appointed judge who allowed this is making a mockery of the justice system.
This isn’t fairness. It’s a political circus dressed up in a black robe.
The Bottom Line:
Owen McIntire allegedly committed arson with a Molotov cocktail, yet he’s back home because jail might disrupt his “care plan.”
This is a clear failure of the justice system to prioritize safety over ideology.
Terrorism suspects should be in jail—period.
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