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.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:11 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:11 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump officials drop Reflecting Pool charges against ex-US Olympian David Hearn”
Trump officials drop Reflecting Pool charges against former US Olympian David Hearn
Key points
- US Justice Department moved to dismiss a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
- Indictment claimed damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; new info pinpoints flawed installation and rushed project completion.
- Prosecutors say it is difficult to attribute damage to vandalism beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Hearn’s lawyers criticized the case, calling it an abuse of government power and politically motivated.
- Hearn pleaded not guilty; trial set for September 28 in DC Superior Court.
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“Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn”
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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.