White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
Summary
The White House has asked the Department of Justice to consider new charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The case was previously dropped by a U.S. attorney due to lack of evidence, but President Trump has criticized the decision and pushed to reopen the investigation.Key Facts
- David Hearn, a former Olympian, was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped the charges on July 31, saying there was not enough evidence.
- Pirro noted that damage likely occurred before Hearn touched the pool during a bike ride.
- President Trump publicly criticized Pirro’s decision and urged the Justice Department to reconsider.
- The White House requested the Department of Justice, Washington DC headquarters, to review the case.
- The Justice Department said it evaluates cases based on evidence and law but did not confirm new charges.
- Lawyers for Hearn called the White House request unusual and said the case should remain closed.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche praised Pirro but did not comment on reopening the case and confirmed the president can fire U.S. attorneys.
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