Minnesota State Employee NOT CHARGED in Tesla Vandalism Case

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — April 22, 2025 — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, whose campaigns have been backed by billionaire George Soros, has decided not to pursue criminal charges against Dylan Bryan Adams, a 33-year-old Minnesota state employee accused of vandalizing at least six Tesla vehicles, causing an estimated $20,000 in damages. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from the Minneapolis Police Department and raised questions about accountability within Governor Tim Walz’s administration.

Adams, a fiscal policy analyst for Minnesota’s Department of Human Services, was allegedly caught on Tesla’s surveillance cameras keying multiple vehicles while walking his dog in downtown Minneapolis. The incidents, which police say constitute felony vandalism due to the extent of the damage, were reported last week. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara publicly condemned Moriarty’s decision, with the department issuing a statement blasting the county attorney’s office for refusing to press charges. “The Minneapolis Police Department blasted the county attorney’s office for its refusal to pursue charges,” according to a report by National Review.

Instead of criminal charges, Moriarty opted for a diversion program for Adams, allowing him to avoid prosecution by performing community service and paying restitution. The program is designed for low-level, first-time offenders to retain their employment while addressing their actions, as noted by Audacy. However, the decision has fueled accusations of leniency, particularly given Adams’ role in Walz’s administration and Moriarty’s financial ties to Soros. The Gateway Pundit reported that Soros “dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into Mary Moriarty’s campaigns,” a claim that has amplified public outrage over the case.

The vandalism incidents follow a period of heightened tension surrounding Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, in Minnesota. Last month, Governor Walz faced backlash for comments made at a Wisconsin town hall, where he jokingly remarked that watching Tesla’s stock price decline gave him “a little boost during the day” (AOL,). Some speculate the vandalism may have been motivated by anti-Musk sentiment, though police have not confirmed a motive. Chief O’Hara emphasized the impact on victims, stating, “It’s the car owner who has to pay for repairs,” in a CBS Minnesota report.

Moriarty’s office defended the decision, with a spokesperson expressing gratitude for the “exercise of prosecutorial discretion” and issuing an apology to the victims and law enforcement (FOX 9,).

The case has also drawn attention to a broader wave of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles across the U.S., with Musk alleging that billionaires like Soros and Reid Hoffman are orchestrating protests against his company. The FBI, however, has stated that such acts are typically committed by “lone offenders” with minimal planning (Forbes,).

As the controversy unfolds, critics argue that the lack of charges undermines justice, while supporters of Moriarty’s decision point to the diversion program as a balanced approach. With Tesla’s “rolling surveillance” cameras providing clear evidence, as noted by O’Hara (Blaze Media,), the case continues to fuel debates over accountability, political influence, and the rule of law in Minnesota.

Sources: National Review, Audacy, The Gateway Pundit, FOX 9, Blaze Media, AOL, CBS Minnesota, Forbes

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