Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
Summary
The Justice Department dropped charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence showed that the damage was caused by contractor mistakes and a rushed repair project linked to events planned by President Donald Trump, not by Hearn.Key Facts
- David Hearn was charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- The Justice Department decided to dismiss the indictment against Hearn.
- Evidence from the Interior Department showed Hearn was not responsible for the damage.
- The damage was linked to errors made by a contractor during installation.
- The repair work was rushed to finish before America 250 events around July 4.
- President Donald Trump directed the timing of the repair project.
- Defense lawyers said the Justice Department should have known the case was flawed earlier.
- The case highlights a difference between President Trump's statements and the court records.
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