Prosecutor Jeanine Pirro files felony charges against Melissa Farris for World War II memorial vandalism.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced charges Friday against Melissa Farris, accused of vandalizing the World War II memorial in Washington D.C.

Controversy Over Dropping of Related Case

Pirro's office filed two felony charges against Farris, who was arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism. However, the move has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump, who accused Pirro of 'folding like an umbrella' after she dropped a high-profile case against Olympic athlete David Hearn.

The case against Hearn had been revived by prosecutors despite a judge's earlier dismissal, citing concerns over potential prosecutorial harassment. However, federal prosecutors later dropped the charges, citing a 'rushed and botched installation' as the cause of the damage to the reflecting pool.

Trump has since admitted that there was 'some contractor error' in the repairs, contradicting his previous claims of vandalism. The incident has raised questions over the handling of both cases and the role of prosecutors in high-profile cases.