Woman charged with two felonies for vandalizing WWII Memorial fountain

Published Aug 14, 04:21 PM UTC

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A woman, Melissa Farris, has been charged with two felony counts—depredation against property of the United States and destruction of veterans’ memorials—for vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The vandalism, which occurred on August 13, 2026, involved filling the fountain with bubbly soap and painting the words 'Clean hands Dirty $' along with red and green paint. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the charges, which carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The incident follows recent controversy over vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, where Pirro dropped charges, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who linked the two events and condemned the perpetrators as 'animals.'

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Marine Corps TimesWestern

Original headline: Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial

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