Peter Karasev, a 38-year-old software engineer, has pleaded guilty to two counts of willful destruction of energy facilities after bomb attacks on PG&E transformers in South San Jose during late 2022 and early 2023. These acts disrupted power for over 1,500 customers. Karasev, held without bail since his arrest in March 2023, faces up to 10.5 years in prison and agreed to pay over $104,000 in restitution. Additional charges against him include arson and child endangerment, and the prosecution remains ongoing.
Peter Karasev, 38, has pleaded guilty to bombing PG&E transformers in South San Jose, endangering thousands and faces up to a decade in prison.
Karasev admitted to two counts of willful destruction of an energy facility for the explosions in December 2022 and January 2023.
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