# Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC

https://mins.news/en/item/22492

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-14 18:55 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/woman-charged-over-vandalism-of-world-war-ii-memorial-in-washington-dc?traffic_source=rss

> Melissa Farris, 41, was arrested and charged with two felonies after soap and graffiti were used to vandalise Washington, DC’s World War II Memorial. The charges carry up to 10 years in prison. The case follows President Donald Trump’s criticism of US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges in a separate case involving the nearby Reflecting Pool.

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