"Moreno-Gama can be seen on surveillance video outside the home, and then a short while later also attempting some sort of break-in or vandalism at OpenAI's Mission Bay headquarters, where he was arrested holding a jug of kerosene."
"Ward tells the station that the case was over-charged, and that prosecutors are trying to 'curry favor' with Altman by ignoring her client's mental-health challenges."
"'Daniel is a kind, hard-working person who has been publicly advocating for peaceful measures to address the danger of AI on humanity,' Ward tells NBC Bay Area, adding that his actions stemmed from 'a mental health crisis and not any desire to harm.'"
"'We've been trying our best to address these issues and get him effective treatment,' the parents said, 'and we are very concerned for his wellbeing.'"
Daniel Alejandro Moreno-Gama, 20, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and arson charges for throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house. Surveillance footage captured him outside the home and attempting vandalism at OpenAI's headquarters. His defense claims he was experiencing a mental health crisis, with both his parents and attorney advocating for understanding of his condition. A mental health evaluation was ordered by the judge, with a follow-up hearing scheduled to discuss the results.
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