vandalism
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District Judge Ian Strongman described John Price's actions as "ecological vandalism on an industrial scale" when he sent him to prison in May 2023.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Insurance companies either stopped offering policies that covered vandalism or raised premiums by as much as 600%, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Some locals speculate that the Sconset homeowners might have staged the vandalism themselves to gain sympathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
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
“Last night he arrested a suspect in the vandalism at the construction site.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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