August 14, 2026

Melissa L. Farris Charged with Felony Vandalism of WWII Memorial for Spray-Painting

Melissa L. Farris has been charged with two federal felonies for vandalizing the National World War II Memorial, including depredation against property and destruction of veterans' memorials.
The vandalism included spray-painting the words 'Clean hands, dirty money' and dumping bubble soap into the memorial's fountain, with cleanup costs exceeding $1,000.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro condemned the act as a despicable attack on a sacred monument, and President Trump described it as a significant insult to American heroes.

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