Two New York lawyers of color are facing the possibility of life in prison after being federally charged for throwing a Molotov cocktail at an empty police car, reports HuffPost.
Rahman then climbed back into the vehicle, which was being driven by Mattis, and fled the scene, according to The New York Times.
Following their initial arrest, Mattis — a 32-year old Princeton University and New York University law school graduate — and Rahman — a 31-year old Fordham Law graduate — went before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold.
Richard Donoghue, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said that by “firebombing” a police car the pair “risked the safety of others” who were in the area, according to Gothamist.
If indicted on all charges, Mattis and Rahman could face life in prison, which is escalated from the 20-year sentences they initially faced, according to New York Daily News.
