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Prosecutor Pushes Back on Release | Philadelphia News
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is fiercely defending the government’s stance against releasing Melissa Farris, a woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial by spray-painting and foaming a fountain — an act that shut down the site and cost over $1,000 to clean. Prosecutors argue she’s a flight risk, citing her travel searches, unstable living situation, and prior court skips — but a judge sided with her, imposing strict conditions like passport surrender and Ohio-based check-ins without electronic monitoring. Farris even livestreamed the crime and admitted guilt. This isn’t her first…
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