Judge frees World War II Memorial vandalism suspect amid DOJ objections

A Kentucky woman, Melissa Farris, 41, was ordered released on conditions after being charged with two felonies for spray-painting the World War II Memorial in Washington. The release requires surrendering her passport and staying in the U.S. unless court approval is granted; the DOJ criticized the decision, citing flight risk. The protest on Aug. 13 involved suds and graffiti, including the phrase 'Clean hands Dirty
Judge frees World War II Memorial vandalism suspect amid DOJ objections

A Kentucky woman, Melissa Farris, 41, was ordered released on conditions after being charged with two felonies for spray-painting the World War II Memorial in Washington. The release requires surrendering her passport and staying in the U.S. unless court approval is granted; the DOJ criticized the decision, citing flight risk. The protest on Aug. 13 involved suds and graffiti, including the phrase 'Clean hands Dirty
#x27;, and Farris had posted videos calling herself a 'pirate captain' who was panhandling for America. A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 3.- Judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial NBC News
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- Pirro slams order to release woman accused of vandalizing World War II Memorial The Washington Post
- Jeanine Pirro suffers another blow as judge releases accused WWII Memorial vandal The Independent
- Jeanine Pirro pushes hard to keep alleged memorial vandal in jail Politico
- VSU shooting suspect held without bond; Alleged WWII Memorial vandal released from jail FOX 5 DC
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