Judge formally dismisses Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian
The judge said prosecutors may still argue whether the case can be brought again after they conceded there was no evidence Hearn damaged the pool.
- On Thursday, Associate Judge Todd Edelman dismissed the felony vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn, though he deferred ruling on whether the dismissal is with or without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of future prosecution.
- Prosecutors moved to dismiss charges after the Department of Interior revealed that a 'hasty and botched' $14 million renovation by contractor AIC caused damage to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool lining, not vandalism by Hearn.
- President Donald Trump publicly criticized Attorney Jeanine Pirro online, asserting 'I don't know what she was thinking? To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM,' despite the government's admission that initial evidence was flawed.
- Hearn's counsel, including Norm Eisen and Mary Dohrmann, are fighting to have the case dismissed with prejudice, warning that political pressure could cause prosecutors to refile charges despite the admitted lack of evidence.
- The case remains in legal limbo as Judge Edelman requested further arguments regarding the dismissal's status, while the dispute reflects ongoing friction between the White House and the Justice Department over the investigation's handling.
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