Summary
A 26-year-old man, William D. DeFoor, is charged with attacking Vice President JD Vance's home in Cincinnati with a hammer, causing significant damage to government property. DeFoor faces federal charges for damaging property, violence on restricted grounds, and assaulting federal officers.
Key Facts
- William D. DeFoor is accused of attacking Vice President JD Vance's home in Cincinnati.
- The attack reportedly caused more than $28,000 in damage to government security equipment.
- DeFoor allegedly tried to smash the window of an unmarked federal law enforcement vehicle.
- Secret Service agents and Cincinnati police detained DeFoor after he tried to flee.
- DeFoor faces charges of damaging government property, violence on restricted grounds, and assaulting federal officers.
- If found guilty, he could face up to 10 years in prison for property damage and restricted grounds charges, and up to 20 years for assaulting officers.
- He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
