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Jan 06, 2015

Judge Dismisses Case Against Accused Green Paint Splasher

A Superior Court judge ordered her to be released from St. Elizabeth’s.

Jan 08, 2014

Accused Green Paint Splasher Still Unfit For Trial

Her next hearing is February 12.

Dec 03, 2013

Suspected National Cathedral Green Paint Vandal Appears In Court

Both the government and Tian’s attorney agreed with a report that recommended making further attempts to restore her competency.

Aug 29, 2013

Woman Accused of Vandalizing National Cathedral With Green Paint Admitted to Psychiatric Ward

Her attorney Nancy Glass said Tian’s doctors became concerned about her mental health yesterday and she was admitted to the psychiatric ward at Washington Hospital Center.

Aug 06, 2013

Work to Repair Green Paint Damage at National Cathedral Completed

The Gold Leaf Studios team returned two chapels at the Cathedral “to their original splendor in record time,” according to a statement.

Aug 05, 2013

National Cathedral Seeks Donations to Repair Green Paint-Damaged Chapels

The Cathedral is seeking donations to repair “unexpected and heartbreaking damage.”

Aug 02, 2013

Woman Accused of Vandalizing National Cathedral Released to Halfway House

An MPD detective who testified said a footprint left by green paint at the Lincoln Memorial matched the tread of a shoe Tian was wearing when she was arrested.

Aug 01, 2013

Paint Nearly Removed From Lincoln Memorial, Park Service Says

The National Park Service says its crews are nearly finished scrubbing off the green paint from the Lincoln Memorial left last Friday by a vandal, but it’ll take a bit more time before the great monument is all cleaned up.

Jul 30, 2013

Lanier: Green Paint Acts of Vandalism ‘Certainly Appear To Be’ Linked

At least four locations in D.C. have been splattered with green paint, and in some cases feces, in recent days.

Jul 29, 2013

Woman Arrested for Vandalizing National Cathedral

Assistant Chief Peter Newsham told the Associated Press the woman would likely face charges of destruction of property.

 
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