O'Leary warns criminals face serious prison time

Kevin O'Leary, a well-known investor and television personality, has issued a stern warning to people who set Tesla cars on fire. On a recent episode of "CNN NewsNight," he made a six-word prediction that those committing such acts will "rot in hell in prison." O'Leary described the act of destroying cars as criminal and stated that anyone who engages in arson should expect severe legal consequences. He highlighted that many Tesla vehicles are equipped with cameras, making it easy to identify offenders. He expressed that people who participate in this kind of vandalism could face prison sentences ranging from five to twenty years. He also addressed the possibility of offenders being charged with terrorism, stating that if they are, they would face even harsher penalties, with no chance for parole. O'Leary was critical of any excuses for such behavior, dismissing the idea that the crimes are linked to protest movements. This warning comes amid a rise in incidents targeting Tesla vehicles, including recent arson cases in Seattle and Oregon. Investigations are ongoing, and law enforcement is taking these acts seriously. In a related incident, a man in South Carolina set himself on fire while attempting to destroy Tesla charging stations, further illustrating the dangers of these vandalism attempts.