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Man pleads guilty to vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home

William D. DeFoor, 26, pleaded guilty to causing $28,000 in damage to the vice president's residence.

2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 1, 2026, 2:21 p.m. ETWritten Sep 1, 2026, 2:52 p.m. ET
William D. DeFoor, 26, pleaded guilty to vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home, according to the as reported by NBC News. The plea was entered in district court and resulted in an adjudication of liability. The vandalism caused approximately $28,000 worth of damage, NBC News reported. The specific nature of the damage and any sentence imposed were not detailed in the available record.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ETFirst report

    Man pleads guilty to vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home

    A 26-year-old man pleaded guilty to vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home, the Justice Department said in a litigation release reported by NBC News.

    William D. DeFoor admitted to causing $28,000 worth of damage, according to the release. The case was adjudicated in district court, and the guilty plea was entered, per the department's statement.

    The Justice Department did not provide further details about the incident, and the date of the vandalism has not been established.

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