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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman home attack suspect charged
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The man accused of attacking Sam Altman's San Francisco home with a Molotov cocktail on April 10 now faces charges of attempted murder.
Key facts
- The man accused of attacking Sam Altman's San Francisco home with a Molotov cocktail on April 10 now faces charges of attempted murder
- At approximately 05:00, Moreno-Gama allegedly arrived at OpenAI's headquarters in Mission Bay and tried to break down the glass door with a chair, stating that he intended to burn the building
- Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, of Spring, Texas, allegedly traveled from his hometown to attack the OpenAI CEO's premises before turning his attention to the company's headquarters
- Video evidence taken from security cameras installed at Altman's residence showed a man approaching the tall gates at the bottom of Altman's driveway at around 03:37, launching an incendiary device
Summary
Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, of Spring, Texas, allegedly traveled from his hometown to attack the OpenAI CEO's premises before turning his attention to the company's headquarters. Video evidence taken from security cameras installed at Altman's residence showed a man approaching the tall gates at the bottom of Altman's driveway at around 03:37, launching an incendiary device toward the house and then fleeing the scene. The criminal complaint alleges that Moreno-Gama targeted two neighboring properties, both owned by Altman. At approximately 05:00, Moreno-Gama allegedly arrived at OpenAI's headquarters in Mission Bay and tried to break down the glass door with a chair, stating that he intended to burn the building and kill everyone inside, according to building security staff.