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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Woodward

Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case, DOJ barred from refiling

DOJ David Hearn Donald Trump
  • A Washington, D.C. judge dismissed a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn with prejudice, preventing prosecutors from recharging him over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro previously dropped felony charges after acknowledging the damage was likely caused by botched construction .
  • Prosecutors sought to retain the ability to recharge Hearn following demands from Donald Trump .
  • Judge Todd Edelman rejected the government's request as simply fanciful, citing political pressure from Donald Trump to revive a meritless case.
  • Hearn's defense team praised the decision as a victory for the rule of law that permanently protects their client from further unjust prosecution.

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Trump DOJ can’t go after ex-Olympian again for Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism,’ judge rules

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