Judge Puts Nail in Coffin of Trump's Lincoln Reflecting Pool Prosecution
Summary
A judge has fully dismissed the criminal case against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case was dropped after federal prosecutors found the damage was caused by faulty installation, not vandalism.Key Facts
- David Hearn, a former Olympian, was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
- Federal prosecutors dropped the case after determining the damage was due to installation problems, not intentional harm.
- Judge Todd Edelman formally dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reopened.
- The judge noted the government realized its prosecution lacked merit within a month.
- The judge expressed concern about the possibility of politically motivated prosecution.
- David Hearn said he felt "targeted" during his arrest in June.
- The White House was contacted for comment but did not respond before publication.
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