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Kentucky woman indicted for pouring bubble soap in WWII Memorial, vandalizing with red graffiti
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Melissa Farris, a 41-year-old Kentucky woman, was indicted on two counts for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, including destruction of a veterans' memorial and government property, each carrying up to 10 years in prison.
- Farris allegedly dumped bubble soap into the memorial's fountain and left a protest message, posting videos on Facebook admitting to damaging the fountain to advance a whistleblower case.
- The vandalism caused over $1,000 in damages and drew condemnation from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro and former President Donald Trump, who called it an insult to World War II heroes.
- The National Mall has experienced multiple vandalism incidents this summer, including damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument lawn, though charges have been dismissed or not filed in related cases.
- A hearing for Farris is scheduled for September 3, 2026, as authorities emphasize using federal law to ensure justice for defacement of national memorials.
