politics
White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
Justice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism charges
TL;DR
- The White House has asked the Department of Justice to consider new charges against David Hearn.
- Hearn was previously accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- US Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped the charges, citing insufficient evidence and a flawed installation.
- Pirro's office stated that damage to the pool predated Hearn's visit and could not be attributed to him beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Donald Trump had publicly criticized Pirro for dropping the case.
- The White House's request is considered extraordinary and raises questions about political interference.
- Hearn's lawyers called a potential new case a 'bizarre turn' and harassment of an innocent man.