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Anti-Trump Anger Fuels Violent Vandalism of Trump's Hollywood Star

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A man arrested on suspicion of smashing Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been let out on $20,000 bail.

James Otis was taken into custody Thursday and is now facing a possible charge of felony vandalism.

He acknowledged using a pickaxe and sledgehammer to smash the star earlier in the week, causing $2,500 in damage.

Otis said he did it because he was sick of Trump's "aggressive language and sexual violence toward women."

Trump has denied the groping allegations made against him, saying there is no evidence to support the women's claims.

Otis said he originally wanted to remove the star and auction it off for the 11 women that have accused Trump of touching them inappropriately.

The vandal said he's willing to pay for the reconstruction of the star.

It is at least the second time this year that Trump's Hollywood star has been targeted.

In July, an artist installed a miniature wall topped with razor wire and "keep out" signs in response to Trump's vow to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to stem illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

"When people are unhappy with one of our honorees, we would hope that they would project their anger in more positive ways than to vandalize a California state landmark," Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Leron Gubler said.

"Our democracy is based on respect for the law. People can make a difference by voting and not destroying public property," Gubler said.

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