Reflecting Pool Prosecution Fightsince Aug 1

White House Revives Reflecting Pool Case

The White House pressed DOJ to revisit David Hearn's dismissed Reflecting Pool vandalism case.

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White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn

Trump Doubles Down

Rep. Jamie Raskin launches investigation into flawed reflecting pool case - UPI.com

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White House officials asked the Justice Department to assess whether it can bring a new criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss felony vandalism charges tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn had been accused of damaging the pool, but prosecutors dropped the case after reviewing the evidence. Hearn is seeking a permanent dismissal that would bar refiling, leaving the judge to decide whether prosecutors may try again. On Aug. 11, House Judiciary Democrats led by Jamie Raskin opened a probe seeking records from Pirro and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

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Abusive prosecutionLeans Left

Trump’s effort to punish David Hearn over the alleged vandalism rests on a fabricated or baseless accusation. Reviving or extending that prosecution would be an improper abuse of power that could backfire legally or politically.

Baseless fixationLeans Left

Trump is refusing to let go of a discredited story about Reflecting Pool vandalism even after the cases fell apart. His continued focus on the matter shows him clinging to unsupported claims and re-fighting old battles instead of accepting the outcome.