vandalism

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In Westwood, an activist with the group People’s Vision Zero was cited for vandalism while painting a crosswalk without a permit, highlighting the legal risks of unauthorized safety efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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

Minint said in a statement that "specialised forces" were investigating the "acts of vandalism".

From BBC • Mar. 14, 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

I was scared of Rowdy and I was scared of getting thrown in jail for vandalism, so I ran.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie