Iwo Jima Statue Attack
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- Adriana TardugnoDaily Mail
- Mackenzie ChaseWashington Examiner
- Emma BusseyFox News
- Bill MeluginFox News
- Josh ChristensonNew York Post
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Iwo Jima Statue Attack. (2026, October 23). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/100238
“Iwo Jima Statue Attack.” The Aporia, 23 Oct. 2026, https://the-aporia.com/event/100238.
“Iwo Jima Statue Attack.” The Aporia, October 23, 2026. https://the-aporia.com/event/100238.
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PWC police officials said Soriano has been charged with felony destruction of property, trespass with intent to damage property and felony injury to a monument.
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The man arrested for allegedly using a sledgehammer to behead a Marine figure on an Iwo Jima monument near Quantico, Virginia, is a Mexican illegal alien and former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient who lost his status this year, federal sources told Fox News.
Maldonado Soriano is being held without bond, and a court date has not yet been announced.
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- 22 Oct
PWC police officials said Soriano has been charged with felony destruction of property, trespass with intent to damage property and felony injury to a monument.
- 23 Oct
"This criminal illegal alien’s dream is over: Maldonado Soriano disrespected our brave service members and defaced a beautiful monument that honored their sacrifice," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement to Fox News.
Coverage 5 articles
23 Oct Vandal who beheaded Iwo Jima monument revealed as illegal alien let in US by Obama, Biden
New York Post
23 Oct Illegal alien with former DACA status accused in Iwo Jima statue attack: sources
Fox News- 22 Oct Man accused of decapitating Iwo Jima statue with sledgehammer near Quantico
Fox News 
22 Oct Man accused of smashing Iwo Jima statue with sledgehammer in Quantico
Washington Examiner
22 Oct Virginia man, 27, uses sledgehammer to behead Iwo Jima statue that will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair
Daily Mail
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