Trump criticizes Pirro after she refutes his claim that the Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals - AP News
Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she said faulty construction, not vandalism, damaged the Reflecting Pool.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished00:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished00:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn”
Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn
Key points
- US Attorney Pirro moves to drop criminal charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn.
- Indictment claimed Hearn ripped Reflecting Pool liner; new docs dispute vandalism claim.
- DOI evidence suggests damage resulted from flawed installation and rushed project.
- Rush to complete renovation before July 4 and 250th anniversary cited as contributing factors.
- Hearn denies any damage; charges were previously for destruction of government property.
Other reports
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Trump officials drop Reflecting Pool charges against ex-US Olympian David Hearn”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
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5 5 Trump criticizes Pirro after she refutes his claim that the Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals - AP News
Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she said faulty construction, not vandalism, damaged the Reflecting Pool.