The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with soap suds, paint, and graffiti, prompting an Interior Department investigation and a sharp response from President Trump.
Authorities say Melissa L. Farris is in custody after the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with suds, paint, and graffiti. Prosecutors filed two felony charges carrying up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Brock and Moisette McNerney pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges after vandalism at the Republicans of Wheeling Township office. The sentence included supervision, community service, court costs, and a $100 fine, but no hate crime charge.
The Interior Department says surveillance footage shows two people damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool lining. Repairs are expected soon as the vandalism case draws new attention and fresh media spin.
The newly reopened Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was hit by vandalism days after its makeover, with police looking into an "86 47" marking and one man arrested after damaging the sealant.