Woman Charged For Allegedly Vandalizing World War II Memorial, Pirro Says—After Reflecting Pool Blowback The arrest of Melissa Farris, accused of vandalizing the World War II memorial in Washington D. C.
, has reignited debate about politics' role in law enforcement. U. S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro charged Farris with a felony, calling it a "despicable attack on a sacred monument.
" The timing is striking, as this case follows a high profile scandal involving President Donald Trump and the reflecting pool vandalism incident.