Man allegedly broke windows at JD Vance home due to mental health issues, not politics, lawyer says
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Key Points:
- William D. DeFoor, 26, is accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati home, causing significant damage to windows and security features valued at over $28,000.
- The incident occurred early Monday while Vance and his wife were in Washington, D.C., and involved DeFoor attacking a Secret Service vehicle before targeting the residence.
- DeFoor faces both federal and local charges, with his bond set at $11,000 during his first court appearance.
- Defense attorney Paul Laufman stated that DeFoor's actions were not politically motivated but stemmed from a mental health issue, emphasizing that DeFoor writes "peaceful" poetry.
- The home and surrounding security are
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