White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Summary
The White House asked the Justice Department to consider if they can file a new criminal case against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Federal prosecutors had dropped the charges after new evidence showed the damage was likely due to a contractor’s mistake, not vandalism.Key Facts
- David Hearn, a former Olympian, was charged with felony destruction of government property for alleged damage to the Reflecting Pool.
- The pool renovation was a project supported by President Donald Trump.
- Prosecutors dismissed the indictment against Hearn because new information suggested the damage came from a poor installation by a contractor, not vandalism.
- President Trump disagreed with the dismissal and blamed vandals for the damage.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro received criticism and brought evidence to the White House related to the case.
- The case was dismissed without deciding if charges could be filed again later.
- The White House and Justice Department discussed if a lesser charge, like a misdemeanor, could be used instead.
- Charges against three other people accused of minor damage to the pool were also dropped.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
