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Woman accused in WWII Memorial vandalism released; due back in court next month
Authorities say she livestreamed herself as she spray-painted the memorial on the National Mall.
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Get ready for Freedom 250 Grand Prix crowds and road closures. Metro has advice.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is almost here, and the buildout is already changing the way people get around the National Mall. With road restrictions increasing, Metro is giving racegoers a roadmap for getting to the track. If you’ve been downtown, you’ve probably noticed barriers, which have made getting around that part of the city look very different. Road...
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Woman arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism
Melissa L. Farris is accused of two felonies with penalties of up to 10 years in prison, U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said.
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World War II Memorial vandalized, fountain full of bubbles
The Department of the Interior called the vandalism an “utter disgrace.”
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Metro ‘hair toucher' sentenced to 180 days in jail, $50 fine
A man found guilty of touching women’s hair as he sat behind them on Metro trains — and posting video to social media — was sentenced Thursday to 180 days in jail.
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Man accused of touching women's hair on Metro convicted of assault
A man accused of touching women’s hair as he sat behind them on Metro trains — and posting video of the incidents to social media — was found guilty Wednesday of a single count of simple assault.
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Convicted W&OD Trail rapist facing up to 18 years
A man was convicted of raping a woman on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia, in November 2024. Denis Navarette confessed to the crime, Herndon police said. Prosecutors say his conviction was delayed because he was first found incompetent to stand trial. “My office reached this outcome because the defendant poses a clear risk to public…
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Video shows barrage of bullets fired in killing of 18-year-old woman in DC
An 18-year-old was fatally shot early Sunday in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
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Flights at DCA to stop due to Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The FAA advised travelers to check their flight status with their airline.
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Trump acknowledges ‘some contractor error' on Reflecting Pool and repeats vandalism claims
Meanwhile, the National Park Service says the landmark will be fenced off for several more weeks.
