Tesla Arson Suspect Freed as Lawyer Argues Detention Would Interrupt Sex-Change Treatments

A college springbreaker accused of torching two Tesla Cybertrucks in Missouri has been released from federal custody after his lawyer argued that remaining in jail would disrupt ongoing sex-change treatment.

Owen McIntire, who is 19 years old, was set free and instructed by a federal court in Massachusetts to be under house arrest at his parents' residence in Missouri. He has been directed by the judge to respond to the accusations brought against him on Thursday.

Last month, McIntire was taken into custody in Massachusetts and now confronts federal accusations in Missouri. The allegations suggest he used a self-made explosive device to set ablaze two electric cars on March 17. He is currently charged with possessing an unregistered destructive device unlawfully as well as causing deliberate fires leading to property destruction.

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McIntire's federal public defender contended that his client is a college student who has never been convicted of a crime before and faces "well-documented medical and psychological issues — such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and gender dysphoria," according to court documents.

"On April 23, a court document stated that he has been receiving gender-affirming healthcare since March, and this treatment might be halted altogether if he stays detained before trial. Additionally, such care alongside psychological support plays a crucial role in maintaining his overall wellbeing," the filing noted.

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When the assault occurred, McIntire was studying at the University of Massachusetts to work towards earning a physics degree.

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The lawyer stated that the Justice Department indicated the supposed assault might have "political implications," yet remained uncertain.

McIntire studied ballet between the ages of 8 and 15 but stopped during a challenging time when he was depressed, as stated in the documents. He controls his condition using medicine and therapy. Requests for comment have been directed to McIntire’s lawyer at Fox News Digital.

Special agents and forensic specialists from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) collected and examined crucial evidence from the Tesla incident, such as Molotov cocktails reportedly utilized in the act of arson.

Later, authorities discovered video evidence showing an individual believed to be McIntire wearing a big hat, igniting the objects and tossing them at the Cybertrucks prior to departing from the scene.

Two Tesla charging stations were also affected by the blaze, each having an estimated worth of around $550.

Alexandra Koch from Fox News Digital provided additional reporting for this article.

Original article source: The Tesla arson suspect was freed following the attorney's argument that keeping them detained would interfere with their gender transition process.