Teens Face Prison Time for Leaving Skid Marks on 'Pride' Road Mural

Three teenagers in Spokane, Washington are facing jail time for intentionally damaging a rainbow road mural by making skid marks on it. The 19-year-old and two minors were arrested for first-degree malicious mischief. The incident was witnessed by people at a nearby restaurant who saw the teens riding Lime Scooters over the mural. The scooter company condemned the actions and announced a no-ride zone around the mural to protect it. The teens could face years behind bars due to updated hate crime legislation that now includes property defacement as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Critics have raised concerns about perceived double standards in policing and punishment related to this incident.

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