Protesters face $50,000 fine for red powder attack on the Constitution

Published March 1, 2024 7:08pm ET



The climate change protesters who dumped red powder on the Constitution’s display case are facing charges of felony destruction of government property.

Donald Zepeda, 35, of Maryland, and Jackson Green, 27, of Utah were detained shortly after their stunt on Feb. 14. While Green remained in custody due to a prior offense, Zepeda was released shortly after, only to be arrested on Wednesday in light of their indictment, which was unsealed Friday.

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