US charges man suspected in arson attacks at New Mexico Republican headquarters, Tesla


FILE PHOTO: Republican Party headquarters is damaged in a fire in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., in this handout image released on March 30, 2025. New Mexico GOP/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said it has criminally charged a man it alleged carried out two recent arson attacks against the New Mexico Republican Party's headquarters and a Tesla dealership in the state.

The criminal complaint, dated April 12, charges Jamison Wagner with arson. No one was injured in either incident.

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