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Judge orders release of woman accused of WWII Memorial vandalism

A Kentucky woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall was released from custody Monday but ordered to stay away from the national monument, according to court documents. Melissa L. Farris, 41, was charged with depredation against property of the United States and destruction of veterans’ memorials after prosecutors say…

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Judge orders release of woman accused of WWII Memorial vandalism
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