vandalism
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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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