Overview
- Three teens, including a 19-year-old, were arrested for first-degree malicious mischief.
- Lime scooters implemented a 'no-go zone' to prevent further damage to the mural.
- The mural had been previously vandalized when it was set on fire in May.
- The updated Washington state law now classifies such defacement as a felony hate crime.
- Critics argue the severity of the charges highlights a double standard in law enforcement.