Pennsylvania Woman, North Carolina Man Charged with Vandalizing Liberty Bell at Independence Park

Liberty Bell vandalism leads to charges against 2 suspects

A man and a woman are facing charges in connection with the vandalism of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania woman, North Carolina man charged with vandalizing Liberty Bell at Independence Park

The U.S. Attorney's Office charged a North Carolina man and Pennsylvania woman with property offenses involving the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

Man, woman accused of tampering with the Liberty Bell

Sean Gerlach and Dawn Hawa, aka Dawn Benitez, are accused of tampering with and vandalizing the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia back on May 16, 2026.

Pair Arrested For Damaging Liberty Bell

by Alex Lloyd Gross US Attorney David Metcalf announced that Sean Gerlach and Dawn Hawa have been charged with tampering with the Liberty Bell which is on display in the Historic Area of Philadelphia. According to court documents, it was on May 16,2026 when the two entered the pavilion where the bell is kept. Gerlach...