Trump White House asked DOJ to explore new Reflecting Pool charges: Report
Justice Department officials are weighing a possible misdemeanor after prosecutors said faulty renovation work, not vandalism, damaged the Reflecting Pool.
- The White House asked the Justice Department to consider bringing a new criminal case against David Hearn, with officials reviewing whether to pursue a misdemeanor charge after prosecutors dropped felony charges.
- Earlier this month, Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the felony charge against Hearn after evidence showed a contractor's botched installation, rather than vandalism, caused damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Hearn was initially charged with destruction of government property exceeding $1,000 after touching coating that had already separated from the Reflecting Pool bottom while biking in June.
- President Donald Trump publicly rejected Pirro's decision, writing that he disagreed with her "100%" and urging her to revisit what he called a "hastily made decision."
- Prosecutors await a ruling on whether the dismissal is with prejudice, which would prevent the government from charging Hearn again, as additional briefing is expected in coming weeks.
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Sources: WH sought new Reflecting Pool charges
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Trump's DOJ trying to revive vandalism case against Olympian
Lawyer Norm Eisen expressed shock on CNN Tuesday about the possibility of President Donald Trump's DOJ reviving charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn.Hearn was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by the administration.U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the case last week after finding "no evidence beyond a reasonable doubt" because the damage resulted from "a botched and rushed installation" by the Interior Depa…
Trump Admits to ‘Some Contractor Error’ As WH Asks DOJ to Consider New Charges: Catching Up on the Reflecting Pool Drama
WSJ Reports White House Wants DOJ to Try Again You may have seen the news by now that the Trump White House has asked the Justice Department to consider bringing a new prosecution against the same man that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. just moved to dismiss felony charges against over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga.
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