U.S. Attorney Criticizes Pretrial Release of WWII Memorial Vandalism Suspect
Melissa Farris was released under court supervision and must stay away from the memorial as a preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 3.
- On Monday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ordered the pretrial release of Melissa Farris, rejecting objections from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro regarding the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial.
- Farris was arrested after allegedly livestreaming herself spray-painting "Clean Hands Dirty $" and tampering with the memorial's fountain on August 13, causing damage the National Park Service estimated exceeded $1,000.
- Prosecutors argued Farris posed an "exceptionally high risk of flight," citing her searches for travel tickets and lack of local ties to Washington, D.C. as justification for continued detention.
- Under her release conditions, Farris is barred from entering Washington, D.C. except for court appearances and must remain away from the memorial ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 3.
- President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Pirro, saying she "folded like an umbrella" in this case, with reports suggesting the attorney's job may be in jeopardy over this and other failed prosecutions.
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Judge Frees Woman Who Livestreamed Herself Vandalizing The World War II Memorial — Pirro Pushes Back - Armed Forces Press
A 41-year-old Kentucky woman charged with vandalizing Washington D.C.'s World War II Memorial walked free Monday after a federal magistrate judge ordered her release — over the strenuous objections of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Melissa Farris faces two federal felony counts, each carrying up to ten years in prison. A judge decided that was not enough to keep her behind bars while she awaits trial. The vandalism happened on August 13. Farris po…
Magistrate Judge Denies Pirro’s Second Attempt to Lock Up World War II Memorial Vandal Melissa Farris * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
A Magistrate Judge again denied US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's request to lock up World War II Memorial vandal Melissa Farris. The post Magistrate Judge Denies Pirro’s Second Attempt to Lock Up World War II Memorial Vandal Melissa Farris appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Kentucky woman accused of defacing World War II Memorial released, due back in court in September
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a Department of Justice motion to place a Kentucky woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington into temporary detention, according to court records.
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. Melissa Farris was arrested after appearing to livestream herself on Aug. 13 vandalizing the monument, sparking outcry from President Donald Trump and leading U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to press charges against the woman. Pink and green graffiti was splattered in the area, “Clean h…
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