Virginia man faces federal charges over Iwo Jima statue
By The BriefBrief
A man in Virginia is facing federal charges after police said he used a sledgehammer to knock the head off a flag-raising figure on an Iwo Jima statue near the gates of Marine Corps Base Quantico. He could face up to 10 years in federal prison.
WHO:A man in Virginia
WHAT:The man is facing federal charges over an attack on an Iwo Jima statue.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
WHERE:Virginia, USA
WHY:The charges stem from the alleged attack on the statue.
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