Federal judge raises ‘meritless re-prosecution’ in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool hearing
Summary
A judge in Washington, D.C., questioned federal prosecutors about whether they planned to bring new charges related to damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This followed recent comments from President Donald Trump about a former Olympian accused of causing the damage. The prosecutors argued that they should keep the option to file more charges open.Key Facts
- The hearing took place in Washington, D.C. before Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman.
- Federal prosecutors were questioned about the possibility of re-prosecuting the case involving damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- The case involves a former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool.
- President Donald Trump recently made remarks about this person and the case.
- Prosecutors want to keep the option open to file additional charges in the future.
- Judge Edelman challenged the prosecutors to explain why more charges might be needed.
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