Vanessa Hudgens News: Actress Pays $1,000 for Vandalizing Arizona National Forest
Social media has its way of getting people in trouble, and unfortunately, Vanessa Hudgens had to learn her Instagram lesson the hard way.
Social media has its way of getting people in trouble and unfortunately, Vanessa Hudgens had to learn her Instagram lesson the hard way as it has recently been confirmed that the actress has paid off the $1,000 ordered of her for vandalizing a rock wall in Arizona's U.S. Forest Service land.
In documents obtained by The Associated Press, it is said that Hudgens agreed to resolve the misdemeanor count filed against her for carving the names "Vanessa + Austin" on one of the red rocks known to many tourists in northern Arizona.
Aside from paying off the vandalism fine, the 27-year-old also gave out information on where to find the rock where she and boyfriend Austin Butler carved their names. As for the amount she paid, volunteers from Friends of the Forest used the money to restore the said rock wall.
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Spokesman for the Coconino National Forest Service Brady Smith said of Hudgens' act, "She was caught in the act because she publicized it and she's famous. I'm sure there are others who are not famous and publicized it and we've never known."
According to People, the "Spring Breakers" star posted a photo of the vandalized rock wall around Valentine's Day, along with some pictures of her and Butler as they enjoyed the view in Sedona. The said photo has since been deleted.
The misdemeanor citation she has been issued with is punishable by up to six months behind bars and a $5,000 fine. All of the details were kept from the public despite the agreement being wrapped up on April 19.
Meanwhile, Hudgens has moved on from the issue and shared late last week that NBC has decided to give her superhero comedy "Powerless" a go. According to ABC News, "Powerless" has been ordered for the 2016-2017 season and Hudgens will be playing the role of Emily, an insurance adjuster for superheroes who later becomes a hero herself.
Hudgens also posted a snap of herself on Instagram where she is seen holding what appears to be the DVD cover of "Powerless."
