Ahh but it is a fact that the opinion is widely, perhaps universally, held. I hope this truth will persuade you to be more collegial and respectful to your fellow community members going forward.
Majority of US population lives in the suburbs. Roughly 30% live in urban areas and many of them would have garages or basements. For example, my town is considered urban and all the houses have garages.
I am a lawyer. Reading it like myself, it's quite clear they're blaming Russia.
Additionally, why are you bringing in all this courtroom talk? This, and the many other statements by officials, have been directed to the general public. If the matter ever made it to court it would be the layperson's interpretation that would be key.
I fear you may not be well-versed in this area and I think it's really dangerous to be spreading such egregious misinformation.
Cheers