Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of ‘mental health crisis’
Daniel Moreno-Gama, accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home on Friday, appeared in court on Tuesday. He is charged with attempting to kill Altman and also faces federal charges.
Daniel Moreno-Gama, accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home on Friday, appeared in court on Tuesday. He is charged with attempting to kill Altman and also faces federal charges. His public defender claims Moreno-Gama was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged, calling it a "property crime" and accusing prosecutors of seeking favor with Altman. The defense attorney also stated that Moreno-Gama threatened to burn down OpenAI's headquarters after the incident at Altman's home. The District Attorney disputes this, stating the attack was targeted and that the charges are supported by evidence, regardless of the victim's status. Moreno-Gama is being held without bail, and his arraignment is scheduled for May 5.
Moreno-Gama went to OpenAI’s headquarters and threatened to burn down the building.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins disputed that Moreno-Gama was overcharged.
Authorities say Moreno-Gama hurled the incendiary device at Altman’s home Friday, setting an exterior gate on fire before fleeing.
Moreno-Gama's public defender said he was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged.
Daniel Moreno-Gama is accused of trying to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home.
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