Contractor Jailed for National Mall Jeep Rampage
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A government cybersecurity contractor, Curtis Lear, was arrested and jailed in Washington D.C. for driving his Jeep erratically on the National Mall near crowds on June 21st. Prosecutors described his actions as "absolutely outrageous," showing photos of the Jeep kicking up dirt and forcing people to flee. Lear caused approximately $10,000 in damage and allegedly said "It's just a joke" upon arrest. He faces multiple federal charges, including destruction of government property. The incident occurred amidst warnings about vehicular attacks in public spaces.
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