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Suspect in Sam Altman-Molotov cocktail attack appears in court 83%
4/15/2026, 12:40:35 AM
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The man accused of trying to kill Open AI CEO Sam Altman made his first court appearance today.
Authorities say Daniel Moreno Gamma threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman's San Francisco home last week.
The 20-year-old is accused of trying to burn down Open AI's headquarters.
The suspect's attorney claims Moreno Gamma was experiencing a mental health crisis.
What's becoming clear is that Daniel's actions appear to have been driven by an acute mental health crisis.
This case is clearly overcharged.
This case is a property crime.
At best.
San Francisco's DA responding to those remarks saying Moreno Gamma carried out a targeted attack and that prosecutors had evidence to back up the charges.
CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Skanga breaks down what court documents reveal.
According to court documents, prosecutors allege Daniel Moreno Gamma first targeted two homes owned by Sam Altman, the AI company CEO.
He threw a Molotov cocktail at each.
The fires caused only minor damage, but investigators recovered multiple incendiary devices, a jug of kerosene, and a lighter.
The suspect also allegedly bringing those items with him to the company headquarters as well, and
authorities say he smashed the doors in and told people that he intended to burn the building and kill those inside.
Investigators also say he authored a memo expressing anti-AI views, including statements advocating violence and explicitly justifying the death of the CEO, Sam Altman.
He was arrested at the scene.
Federal records indicate he didn't have any registered firearms or destructive devices.
Now, if convicted, the suspect faces a serious prison time, including a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years on the explosives charge alone, plus up to 10 years for possessing an unregistered destructive device, along with possible fines and supervised release.
Now, prosecutors are now asking a judge to keep Moreno Gamma behind bars without bail.
Reporting from Washington, I'm Nicole Skanga.
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