Two climate activists were indicted Thursday and charged with felony charges for dumping red powder over the display case containing the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives Museum last month. The incident has led to the activists facing charges of destruction of government property, according to prosecutors. The Justice Department announced the indictment, highlighting the severe legal consequences of the activists' actions, including a $50,000 fine. In addition to the criminal charges, the cleanup of the red powder from the display case involved 30 people and cost $50,000.
Two people have been charged after they allegedly dumped a “fine red powder” over the Constitution’s display case at the National Archives, the Justice Department said. https://t.co/3RDO2okg7R
Protesters face $50,000 fine for red powder attack on the Constitution https://t.co/vq2Kc2ww1R
A pair of climate activists were indicted Thursday, accused of pouring red powder on the display case protecting the Constitution inside the rotunda of the National Archives in D.C. https://t.co/OcpN3DM3nI
Climate activists indicted after pouring red powder on display case protecting the Constitution - https://t.co/HuiilMJcSf
2 Charged After Pouring Red Powder Over Case Holding U.S. Constitution https://t.co/Pq0p1T7aF0
Climate activists face felony charges after allegedly defacing US Constitution in DC https://t.co/9CyYHruoBN
Two climate change activists were charged in an indictment Friday after they dumped red powder on the U.S. Constitution display case in D.C.'s National Archives building, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. https://t.co/4R0wjxuE8x
The cleanup cost $50,000 and involved 30 people after activists poured red powder on the case holding a copy of the U.S. Constitution. https://t.co/jtCGXwo9G7
Two climate activists who dumped red powder over the display case that contains the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives Museum last month were charged on Thursday with destruction of government property, prosecutors said. https://t.co/UMfNjYE6bL
Fuck around and Find out... Activists now facing felony charges in red powder attack on US Constitution https://t.co/yz3Fv8Ijkt
Two activists accused of throwing a red powder on the U.S. Constitution display case at the National Archives last month are now facing felony charges, the Justice Department announced. https://t.co/kwRKtzndMN
FAFO update: Two climate activists who desecrated the Constitution were charged with federal felonies. Both should face life in prison, but 5-10 years may be enough to deter future attempts at literal destruction of democracy. "The Department of Justice on Friday announced… https://t.co/SWn3OTjnim
Climate activists hit with felony charges for defacing US Constitution's display case https://t.co/kolZknhVZ7
Two people were booked into the Federal Detection Center pending federal charges. https://t.co/L5PdZNaXN0