Woman accused of vandalizing WWII memorial released
A judge on Monday ordered the release of the woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall.
TL;DR
- Melissa Farris was ordered released by a judge ahead of her preliminary hearing for allegedly vandalizing the World War II Memorial.
- Prosecutors are appealing the release, calling Farris an "exceptionally high risk of flight" and arguing she lacks ties to the D.C. area and a stable support system.
- Farris is accused of splattering graffiti, writing messages, and tampering with the memorial's fountain, livestreaming the events.
- The charges against Farris include Depredation Against Property of the United States and Destruction of Veterans’ Memorials, potentially leading to 10 years in prison.
- As conditions of her release, Farris must surrender her passports, stay away from the memorial and Washington D.C., and submit to supervision.