WASHINGTON: "The U.S. Attorney’s Office said a Virginia man was arrested Friday morning for spray-painting the monument at Columbus Circle in front of D.C.’s Union Station during a protest in support of Palestine in July. Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, was charged with destruction of government property. On July 24, several groups applied for and were granted permits to demonstrate on the National Mall, according to court documents. Just before 3:30 p.m., however, the United States Park Police revoked their permit. Despite this, demonstrators stayed in and around Columbus Circle until about 5 p.m., during which individuals “pulled down flag affixed to flagpoles; burned flags and objects; interfered with law enforcement’s ability to place individuals under arrest; and sprayed graffiti on multiple statues and structures,” according to court documents.
Between 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., officials said Mahdawi climbed the monument in the center of Columbus Circle and wrapped a piece of green clothing around his neck and nose, concealing part of his face. He then used red spray paint to write “HAMAS IS COMIN” across the side of the monument. The FBI was able to identify him after receiving tips from several witnesses.
National Park Service estimated the cost to clean and repair the site was about $11,282.23.
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/usao-demonstrator-charged-for-vandalizing-union-stations-columbus-circle-during-pro-palestine-protest/
1666. Destruction Of Government Property - 18 U.S.C. § 1361
"If the damage exceeds $100, the defendant is subject to a fine of up to $250,000, ten years imprisonment, or both."
https://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1666-destruction-government-property-18-usc-1361