Mohamed Soliman, already convicted on over 100 state charges including first-degree murder, appeared in federal court, where he changed his plea to guilty on 12 federal charges. Soliman admitted to the attack on the Pearl Street Mall during a demonstration supporting Israeli captives held by Hamas in June 2025.
Prosecutors state Soliman used Molotov cocktails, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The attack targeted members of Run for Their Lives, a group that regularly marched in downtown Boulder. Soliman received a life sentence without parole, plus 2,128 years for state convictions in May 2025.
On October 29, 2026, Soliman faced federal hate crime charges, appearing at the Arraj Courthouse. Previously pleading not guilty in June 2025, he was found competent to plead guilty. The charges include:
- 1 count – hate crime resulting in death – Karen Diamond
- 7 counts – violation of hate crime involving bodily injury and intent to kill
- 1 count – hate crime involving attempt to cause bodily injury and attempt to kill
- 2 counts – using fire or an explosive to commit a felony
- 1 count – carrying explosive during commission of a felony
U.S. Attorney Peter McNeilly emphasized the federal case’s importance in addressing Soliman’s hateful ideology that motivated the violence. Sentencing guidelines may not dictate the judge’s decision. Gov. Polis suggested a sentence of life plus 50 years. Sentencing is set for January 7, 2027.
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