vandalism

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Martine Letterie, one of the campaign's organisers, said concentration camps were increasingly the target of vandalism, including far-right imagery daubed on sites.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In Orange County, Westminster Mall, a once-popular shopping center that has been tarnished by graffiti and vandalism since it closed last year, is on track for demolition soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

By its count, only 71 incidents had a clear communal element, including 38 cases of temple vandalism, eight attacks on temples, and one killing.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Just as the trial for Samuel Patrick Groft was about to kick off, the 45-year-old instead pleaded no contest Wednesday to a slew of vandalism charges stemming from the seven-day slashing rampage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

It was such a senseless, childish act of vandalism that Jerry was more awed than angered.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier