Ohio man accused of vandalizing JD Vance’s home pleads guilty

William D. DeFoor pleaded guilty in federal court for vandalizing JD Vance’s home, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage with a hammer. He admitted to acts of violence against government property and willfully injuring U.S. government property, specifically damaging an unmarked federal law enforcement vehicle and historic glass windows. DeFoor has a history of mental health issues, with previous cases involving findings of mental incompetency and court-ordered treatment.

• William D. DeFoor pleaded guilty in federal court for vandalizing JD Vance’s Cincinnati home.
• DeFoor caused significant damage using a hammer, targeting Vance’s unoccupied residence and a federal law enforcement vehicle.
• He admitted to physical violence against government property and willful injury/depredation of U.S. government property.
• The damage included smashing windows and components of an enhanced security system valued at over $28,000.
• DeFoor ignored commands from Secret Service agents during the incident.
• His defense attorney stated the assaults were not politically motivated and that DeFoor has a history of mental health issues.
• DeFoor has had prior legal troubles involving mental incompetency findings and vandalism charges.
• U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II emphasized vigorous prosecution for such acts of violence and vandalism against government officials and property.