Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington
WASHINGTON — A person has been arrested in connection with vandalism at The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday. Pirro announced on X that her office was filing two felony charges against Melissa L. Farris. Pirro said the felony charges are "Depredation Against Property of the United States and Destruction of Veterans' Memorials." The offenses carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison. On Thursday, the words "Clean hands dirty $" were found painted on the monument and bubbles ...