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Trump White House asked DOJ to explore new Reflecting Pool charges: Report
Justice Department officials are weighing a possible misdemeanor after prosecutors said faulty renovation work, not vandalism, damaged the Reflecting Pool.
- The White House asked the Justice Department to consider bringing a new criminal case against David Hearn, with officials reviewing whether to pursue a misdemeanor charge after prosecutors dropped felony charges.
- Earlier this month, Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the felony charge against Hearn after evidence showed a contractor's botched installation, rather than vandalism, caused damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Hearn was initially charged with destruction of government property exceeding $1,000 after touching coating that had already separated from the Reflecting Pool bottom while biking in June.
- President Donald Trump publicly rejected Pirro's decision, writing that he disagreed with her "100%" and urging her to revisit what he called a "hastily made decision."
- Prosecutors await a ruling on whether the dismissal is with prejudice, which would prevent the government from charging Hearn again, as additional briefing is expected in coming weeks.
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