Summary
A former political candidate, Solomon Peña, was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for his role in drive-by shootings at the homes of New Mexico lawmakers. The shootings occurred after the 2020 election and targeted the homes of Democratic officials. Prosecutors said he aimed to scare political figures into silence because he believed the election was unfair.
Key Facts
- Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate, was sentenced to 80 years for drive-by shootings.
- The shootings targeted homes of four Democratic officials in Albuquerque.
- These events took place in December 2022 and January 2023.
- Prosecutors claimed Peña wanted to cause fear and prevent officials from participating in politics.
- Peña lost the 2022 election by a large margin and believed the election was unfair.
- Peña maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the conviction.
- Alongside Peña, two other men involved have pleaded guilty and received prison sentences.
- No one was injured in the shootings, but bullets entered a child's bedroom in one instance.
