Judge indicates Trump's pressure campaign could sink Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Summary
A judge is considering whether to permanently end the case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors moved to dismiss the case but left open the chance to re-charge him, while President Trump criticized the dismissal and suggested reopening the case.Key Facts
- David Hearn faced charges for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
- Prosecutors said the damage was due to poor installation, not vandalism.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office asked to dismiss the case without preventing future charges.
- Hearn’s attorneys want the case dismissed “with prejudice,” banning any new charges.
- President Trump publicly criticized the dismissal and suggested reopening the case.
- The judge questioned prosecutors about why they want to keep the option for new charges, given no evidence so far.
- Prosecutors confirmed they are not currently investigating Hearn.
- The judge noted President Trump’s statements could be seen as pressuring prosecutors to pursue a possibly unwarranted case.
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