Protester faces felony vandalism charges for defacing Wells Fargo building. SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that a protester accused of spray painting “Drop Elbit” on a Wells Fargo building will face felony vandalism charges, despite defense arguments that the act was a political protest and should not be treated as malicious. The graffiti, which included the words “Drop Elbit,” was sprayed across glass windows, building pillars and ATMs. Kiureghian argued that the mental state requirement for felony vandalism had not been proven. Not all acts are used just because someone had a particular motive.”In her ruling, the judge found sufficient evidence to hold the protester to answer on felony charges.