Victor Divergilio, 83, allegedly caused $23,000 in damage by scratching five Teslas at the Roosevelt Field Mall, claiming it stemmed from frustrations with Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Although he reportedly expressed violent sentiments towards both figures, he later denied the accusations during an interview, attributing the incident to a misunderstanding. Police had video evidence, yet Divergilio contended he was only checking his keys after a grocery trip. He was charged with criminal mischief and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after his arraignment.
Divergilio allegedly scratched five Teslas at a Long Island mall, causing $23,000 in damage, in an outburst against Elon Musk and President Trump.
Divergilio initially admitted he's not a fan of Musk but claimed he was wrongly accused; he insisted his actions were misinterpreted.
The local authorities charged Divergilio with criminal mischief, but he was released on the condition of undergoing a mental health evaluation.
During the incident, Divergilio expressed anger towards both Musk and Trump, stating 'they should die,' highlighting his emotional distress.
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