26-year-old Zaid Mahdawi arrested for vandalizing Christopher Columbus statue during Netanyahu protests, faces destruction of federal property charge.
Zaid Mohammad Mahdawi, a 26-year-old from Virginia, was arrested for vandalizing a Christopher Columbus statue in Washington, D.C., during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's July visit. He allegedly spray-painted "Hamas is comin" on the monument. Mahdawi was identified through tips from acquaintances and faces a charge of destruction of federal property, potentially leading to a year in prison. Cleanup costs exceeded $11,000.
October 04, 2024
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