Judge Ignores ICE Detainer, Grants Bond for Illegal Alien Suspected of Decapitating Iwo Jima Memorial

The illegal alien suspected of decapitating the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, was granted bond.

Prince William County Circuit Court Chief Judge Petula Metzler on Monday set bond at $2,500 for Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, a 27-year-old man charged in the sledgehammer attack that removed the head from one of the limestone figures on the memorial.

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Metzler granted the $2,500 bond anyway, according to local reporting and a post by WJLA reporter Nick Minock.

🚨BREAKING: Prince William County Circuit Court Chief Judge Petula Metzler granted bond at $2,500 for Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano. The illegal immigrant is accused of beheading and damaging the Iwo Jima statue in Quantico, Virginia.

It was revealed in court this morning that ICE lodged a detainer against the illegal immigrant accused of beheading and damaging the Iwo Jima statue.

— Nick Minock (@NickMinock) October 26, 2026

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The attack severed the head from one of the six Marine figures and damaged the face and helmet of another. Repair costs are estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

🚨 BREAKING: Outrage erupts after man named “Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano” took a SLEDGEHAMMER to the historic Iwo Jima statue at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia and knocked the head off one of the Marines

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The 9-foot limestone statue was carved by Felix de Weldon, the same sculptor behind the famous Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington. It honors the Marines who raised the flag over Iwo Jima 🙏🏻

He’s charged with felony destruction of property, trespassing, and felony injury to a monument, and he’s being held without bond.

Throw the book at him 😡

📽️ WUSA9

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 22, 2026

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That status was not renewed and expired in August 2026 under the current administration.

🚨 JUST IN: The man caught DECAPlTATlNG an Iwo Jima statue in Virginia has been hit with MULTIPLE FELONIES and is being held WITHOUT BOND

AND he faces 10+ YEARS in prison, thanks to Trump

This dude is REALLY about to FIND OUT 🤣

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The limestone sculpture depicts the iconic World War II flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. It has been used for military ceremonies, including promotions and reenlistments.

White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement that Maldonado Soriano “disrespected our brave service members and defaced a beautiful monument that honored their sacrifice.”

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Further details on the defendant’s next court date or any federal action were not immediately available.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

(*) Full article: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/judge-ignores-ice-detainer-releases-illegal-alien-suspected/