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Pirro confirms financial probe into Omar following HSI home raid
politics1 hour ago

Pirro confirms financial probe into Omar following HSI home raid

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed her office is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial disclosures, a move that follows a federal search of the congresswoman’s Washington, D.C., home. The financial probe centers on discrepancies in 2024 filings that reported assets ranging from $6 million to $30 million, figures later amended to zero for her husband’s business interests. Simultaneously, Homeland Security Investigations is pursuing a separate criminal fraud case regarding Omar’s childhood immigration paperwork. Omar’s office previously cited accounting errors for the financial changes, and the House Ethics Committee had dismissed related misconduct allegations in September.

via Axios|
#financial-disclosures#hsi-raid#ilhan-omar
Federal probe expands to Ilhan Omar's finances after home search
politics1 hour ago

Federal probe expands to Ilhan Omar's finances after home search

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed on Tuesday that her office is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar's financial disclosures, a development that follows a federal search of her Washington, D.C., home on Monday. The financial probe centers on discrepancies in Omar's filings, which initially reported assets tied to her husband's businesses surging from roughly $51,000 in 2023 to as much as $30 million in 2024. Omar later amended these figures, citing accounting errors regarding liabilities, and the House Ethics Committee previously dismissed misconduct allegations. The timing of the home search, occurring 22 days before the midterm elections, has intensified accusations of political targeting, though the Justice Department maintains the actions are based on probable cause and separate from the financial review.

via Fox News|
#doj-investigation#financial-disclosures#ilhan-omar
Hearn's Lawyers Demand DOJ and Interior Probes into Reflecting Pool Misconduct
politics7 days ago

Hearn's Lawyers Demand DOJ and Interior Probes into Reflecting Pool Misconduct

Attorneys for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn have formally requested that the inspectors general of the Justice and Interior departments investigate the handling of his criminal case. Hearn was charged with felony vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 but was later exonerated after prosecutors admitted the damage resulted from a botched government renovation. The legal team alleges that officials, including U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, acted with 'gross incompetence' and political motivation, leading to Hearn's wrongful detention and indictment. While the case was permanently dismissed by a judge in October, the new letter seeks accountability for the procedural failures and public accusations made against Hearn during the proceedings.

via NBC News|
#david-hearn#inspector-general#jeanine-pirro
Hearn's Lawyers Demand DOJ and Interior Probes into 'Nightmare' Reflecting Pool Case
politics7 days ago

Hearn's Lawyers Demand DOJ and Interior Probes into 'Nightmare' Reflecting Pool Case

Attorneys for former Olympic canoeist David Hearn have formally requested internal investigations by the Justice and Interior departments into the mishandling of his criminal case. Hearn was briefly detained and later indicted for felony vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, charges that were ultimately dismissed after officials admitted the damage resulted from a botched renovation. The new complaint alleges that prosecutors acted under political pressure, violated ethical rules, and improperly handled evidence and witnesses, leading to a permanent dismissal of the case by a federal judge.

via CBS News|
#david-hearn#doj#inspector-general
Judge permanently bars Reflecting Pool case against Olympian David Hearn
politics-and-policy11 days ago

Judge permanently bars Reflecting Pool case against Olympian David Hearn

Judge Todd Edelman permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, ruling that the government cannot refile charges due to 'exceptional circumstances' and political pressure from President Trump. The dismissal with prejudice follows the Justice Department's admission that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a flawed installation, not vandalism. Hearn's legal team hailed the decision as a victory for the rule of law, while prosecutors had argued for a dismissal without prejudice to preserve future options.

via Axios|
#david-hearn#jeanine-pirro#politics-and-policy
Judge permanently bars refiling of Reflecting Pool case against Olympic canoeist
legal-politics12 days ago

Judge permanently bars refiling of Reflecting Pool case against Olympic canoeist

A D.C. judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, barring federal prosecutors from refiling charges related to damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The ruling, issued by Judge Todd Edelman, cites 'exceptional circumstances' and political pressure from President Trump, who had criticized the initial dismissal and demanded the case be reinstated. Hearn’s legal team called the decision a victory for the rule of law, while prosecutors had argued for a dismissal without prejudice to preserve future options.

via The Washington Post|
#david-hearn#double-jeopardy#jeanine-pirro
Judge permanently bars Trump administration from refiling Reflecting Pool case against Olympian
politics12 days ago

Judge permanently bars Trump administration from refiling Reflecting Pool case against Olympian

Judge Todd Edelman permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The ruling, issued with prejudice, bars the Department of Justice from refiling charges. Edelman cited 'exceptional circumstances,' noting that President Trump’s public pressure on prosecutors to revive a case they had already deemed meritless created a unique risk for Hearn. The Justice Department had previously dropped the case after admitting the damage resulted from a botched contractor installation rather than vandalism.

via BBC|
#david-hearn#jeanine-pirro#lincoln-memorial
Judge Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Case Against Olympic Canoeist David Hearn
politics12 days ago

Judge Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Case Against Olympic Canoeist David Hearn

A D.C. judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, barring prosecutors from refiling charges. Judge Todd Edelman ruled that the government admitted the damage was caused by a botched contractor installation, not vandalism, and that keeping the case open would enable a 'politically motivated prosecution' driven by President Trump. Hearn’s attorneys called the ruling a victory for the rule of law, while the U.S. Attorney’s Office had previously argued for a dismissal without prejudice to preserve future options.

via CBS News|
#david-hearn#jeanine-pirro#lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool
DC Judge Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against Olympic Canoeist
legal-and-politics12 days ago

DC Judge Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against Olympic Canoeist

A Washington, D.C. judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd Edelman ruled that the government cannot refile charges, citing 'exceptional circumstances' and political pressure from President Trump. The dismissal follows a July admission by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro that the pool damage was caused by a botched contractor installation, not vandalism. Hearn’s legal team called the ruling a victory for the rule of law, while the Trump administration had previously pushed for the charges to remain active.

via AP News|
#david-hearn#jeanine-pirro#legal-and-politics
D.C. Councilman White Faces Retrial After Jury Deadlock in Bribery Case
politics15 days ago

D.C. Councilman White Faces Retrial After Jury Deadlock in Bribery Case

A federal judge declared a mistrial on September 28, 2026, in the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. White, who represents Ward 8, was charged with accepting $35,000 in cash from a contractor in exchange for influencing city contracts. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the government will retry the case, citing video evidence of the cash exchanges. White, who pleaded not guilty, expressed relief but acknowledged the possibility of a new trial. The mistrial leaves his political status uncertain, as the D.C. Council has not decided whether to strip him of committee assignments or pursue expulsion.

via The Washington Post|
#bribery#dc-council#jeanine-pirro
Judge declares mistrial in D.C. Councilman White bribery case after jury deadlock
politics15 days ago

Judge declares mistrial in D.C. Councilman White bribery case after jury deadlock

A federal judge declared a mistrial on Monday in the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of deliberation. White, who pleaded not guilty to accepting $35,000 in cash from a contractor in exchange for influencing city contracts, argued that prosecutors failed to prove corrupt intent. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the government will retry the case, citing video evidence of the cash exchanges. White, who was sworn in by Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in January 2025, expressed relief but acknowledged the possibility of a new trial. The case highlights tensions over the legal standard of proof in corruption cases and the impact on local government representation in Ward 8.

via WTOP News|
#bribery#dc-council#jeanine-pirro
politics1 month ago

DC prosecutor seeks to keep WWII memorial vandal jailed as Trump clash escalates

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro moved to keep Melissa Farris behind bars on two felony counts for spray-painting the World War II Memorial, appealing a magistrate’s decision to release her. The prosecutors argued she faces an exceptionally high risk of flight and pushed for detention or electronic monitoring, highlighting the memorial attack as a grave offense. The push follows Trump’s public rebukes of Pirro over a separate case related to the Reflecting Pool, reflecting high political pressure surrounding federal prosecutions. A grand jury indictment may be needed to pursue felony charges, and Farris was ordered released on recognizance with reporting and proximity restrictions.

via Politico|
#dc-prosecutors#donald-trump#jeanine-pirro
Trump pushes for new DOJ charges over Reflecting Pool saga
politics2 months ago

Trump pushes for new DOJ charges over Reflecting Pool saga

The White House has asked the Justice Department to consider new charges against Olympian David Hearn in the Reflecting Pool renovation case, potentially misdemeanors after the prior felony case was dismissed; Trump blasted the earlier decision on Truth Social, and DOJ discussions are informal and not yet involving AG Todd Blanche. A hearing will decide whether the dismissal could be with prejudice. Separately, Rep. Jamie Raskin opened an inquiry into possible DOJ misconduct and Pirro’s role, and reports note a Washington, D.C. special grand jury that could issue a report even if charges are not pursued.

via Talking Points Memo|
#david-hearn#doj#jeanine-pirro