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Woman indicted over spray-paint message at DC memorial
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Summary: Melissa Farris of Kentucky was indicted on two federal felony counts after allegedly spray-painting a message on the newly renovated World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and filling a fountain with bubbles on Aug. 13. The DOJ said she is scheduled to be arraigned next week.
WHO: Melissa Farris; U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: Indicted on two federal felony counts for allegedly leaving spray paint and filling a fountain with bubbles at the World War II Memorial
WHEN: Aug 13, 2026
WHERE: Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: She was charged for allegedly damaging the veterans' memorial and destroying government property by leaving spray paint and filling a fountain with bubbles.
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