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Man Charged After SUV Plows Into Protesters in Palm Beach

3/24/2025

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In a shocking incident in Palm Beach County, Andrew Dutil, 44, drove his SUV into a crowd of protesters rallying against Elon Musk's political actions outside a Tesla dealership. Thankfully, no one was injured, but Dutil now faces aggravated assault charges. This event highlights the rising tensions surrounding nationwide protests against Tesla, fueled by Musk's involvement in controversial budget cuts during the Trump administration.

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In a shocking incident in Palm Beach County, Andrew Dutil, 44, drove his SUV into a crowd of protesters rallying against Elon Musk's political actions outside a Tesla dealership. Thankfully, no one was injured, but Dutil now faces aggravated assault charges. This event highlights the rising tensions surrounding nationwide protests against Tesla, fueled by Musk's involvement in controversial budget cuts during the Trump administration.