US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War Two Memorial

Melissa Farris, 41, accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial with bubbly soap and graffiti reading "Clean hands Dirty $," was ordered released by a judge under conditions including surrendering her passport and staying in the continental U.S.
Farris posted videos and Facebook messages saying the stunt was a protest over tax dollars not helping ordinary Americans and alleging corporate racketeering; she described herself online as a "pirate captain."
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro criticized the release and the Justice Department urged reconsideration, calling her a flight risk; a preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 3.