vandalism
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More than 90% of people jailed pretrial were charged with offenses that didn’t even qualify for detention under the California Constitution: shoplifting, driving without a license, vandalism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
They took a wedge, which has never been recovered, from the tree as a trophy and revelled in the media coverage as news of the vandalism caused national and international outrage.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Speaking after the first instance of vandalism, James' mother said she felt "heartbreak" over the destruction.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Their clash with other residents now includes alleged vandalism and a $10,000 reward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Many a Muggle child has been accused of vandalism when an offended Knarl was the real culprit.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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