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vandalism

[van-dl-iz-uhm] / ˈvæn dlˌɪz əm /


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The U.S. attorney’s office previously abandoned the case after finding the pool’s damage was caused by a botched installation rather than vandalism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Von Hassel was charged with vandalism and damage to property motivated by civil rights violations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Justice Department dropped charges in July after prosecutors learned that problems with the renovation, rather than vandalism, were responsible for the damage.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

Pirro said a botched renovation, not vandalism, was responsible for the reflecting pool’s problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Once used for locomotives that no longer operate, the wires still carry 25,000 volts to prevent vandalism.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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