Judge Orders Release of Woman Accused of Vandalizing World War II Memorial

A federal judge has ordered the release of Melissa Farris. She is accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington. Prosecutors opposed the decision in court. The prosecution team was led by Jeanine Pirro. Pirro serves as the U.S. attorney in Washington. Prosecutors argued that the defendant posed a significant flight risk. They formally asked the court to reverse its release decision. The legal proceedings regarding the case are ongoing.