His public defender, Diamond Ward, pushed back hard on the prosecution\u2019s case, saying Moreno-Gama has autism<\/a> and was experiencing an “acute mental health crisis” at the time of the alleged attack.<\/p>\n “This case is a property crime, at best,” Ward said, accusing prosecutors of overcharging her client and suggesting the charges were influenced by Altman\u2019s high profile.<\/p>\n Molotov Cocktail Attack On Sam Altman’s Home Sparks Fears Of Copycat Strikes Against Tech Executives<\/a><\/p>\n Daniel Moreno-Gama, accused of targeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, appears in court in San Francisco.<\/p>\n (Fox News)<\/p>\n Prosecutors say the attack was anything but minor.<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/a><\/p>\n Authorities allege Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas to San Francisco in a planned, targeted attempt to kill the OpenAI CEO. Early Friday morning, he allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Altman\u2019s home, setting an exterior gate on fire<\/a> before fleeing on foot. No one was injured, and officials have not said whether Altman was home at the time.<\/p>\n Less than an hour later, investigators say Moreno-Gama showed up at OpenAI\u2019s headquarters about three miles away, where he allegedly threatened to burn the building down and kill anyone inside. Surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the glass doors, according to police.<\/p>\n Fbi Raids Texas Home Of Suspect Accused Of Throwing Molotov Cocktail At Sam Altman’s San Francisco House<\/a><\/p>\n The home of Sam Altman is seen from Chestnut Street in San Francisco on April 10, 2026.<\/p>\n He was arrested outside the building, where authorities say he was carrying a jug of kerosene, a lighter and writings outlining his hostility toward artificial intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sources familiar with the investigation previously told Fox News the suspect was carrying what they described as a manifesto \u2014 a multi-part document that included a list of AI executives and investors, along with their names and addresses.<\/p>\n Got A Tip?<\/a><\/p>\n “This was not spontaneous. This was planned, targeted and extremely serious,” FBI San Francisco Acting Special Agent<\/a> in Charge Matt Cobo said.<\/p>\n Follow Us On X<\/a><\/p>\n Daniel Moreno-Gama appears in court as he faces attempted murder and arson charges in connection to the Sam Altman attack.<\/p>\n San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has charged Moreno-Gama with two counts of attempted murder, alleging he targeted both Altman and a security guard at the residence, along with multiple arson-related offenses. She has said the charges carry potential penalties ranging from 19 years to life in prison.<\/p>\n Federal prosecutors have also filed charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm and destruction of property using explosives, which could add decades to any sentence if he is convicted.<\/p>\n Get Breaking News By Email<\/a><\/p>\n “We are at the beginning of this investigation, but if the evidence shows that Mr. Moreno-Gama executed these attacks to change public policy or to coerce government or other officials, we will treat this as an act of domestic terrorism,”<\/a> U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Craig Missakian said Monday.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, FBI agents raided Moreno-Gama\u2019s home in Spring, Texas<\/a>, on Monday, with Fox News on the ground as agents collected evidence for several hours.<\/p>\n Click Here For More Us News<\/a><\/p>\n Daniel Moreno-Gama stands in court with a deputy as he faces charges tied to the alleged attack on Sam Altman\u2019s home and threats against OpenAI.<\/p>\n Officials say the suspect\u2019s writings also included threats against other leaders in the artificial intelligence industry, raising broader concerns about escalating rhetoric surrounding the rapidly evolving technology.<\/p>\n Even groups that have warned about the risks of AI condemned the violence. The Future of Life Institute said intimidation has “no place”<\/a> in the debate, while PauseAI said the suspect had no formal ties to the organization.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/a43624a913fb2c57431a6a0e4fe50754.jpeg\"\/)
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