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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s attempt to keep Melissa Farris behind bars on two felony vandalism charges related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool failed again, with a federal judge ordering her release and accusing Pirro of recycling the same arguments, marking another setback for Trump-era prosecutions in Washington, D.C.
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.
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.
John Oliver argues the U.S. is in a slow-moving constitutional crisis as he breaks down Donald Trump’s meltdown over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool fiasco, including Jeanine Pirro dropping charges against Olympian David Hearn and Trump’s furious reactions, framing the episode as more chaos than straightforward politics.
Trump highlighted a National Park Service witness account alleging David Hearn violently ripped at the Reflecting Pool’s coating, pressing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revisit the case after prosecutors moved to drop the felony destruction of property charge; prosecutors had indicted Hearn but later sought dismissal, citing installation flaws and contractor issues, while Trump argues the damage was deliberate and notes ongoing repairs and security measures.
Trump posted AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting a White House ballroom rooftop as a military drone port, framing it as a national-security asset as a court fight leaves the project in limbo and funding remains a political battleground.
Jeanine Pirro, DC’s U.S. attorney and a longtime Trump ally, faces political and legal headwinds after dropping vandalism charges tied to the Reflecting Pool renovation, signaling a rare rift with President Trump over how high-profile cases are pursued.
President Trump urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revisit the recently dropped felony vandalism charges tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; former Olympian David Hearn was indicted, but prosecutors moved to dismiss the case without prejudice after new records suggested damage resulted from a flawed installation, and Trump publicly criticized Pirro while DOJ notes emphasized insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
President Trump urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to reconsider her decision to drop charges against former Olympian David Hearn for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool; prosecutors dismissed the case after finding evidence suggesting faulty work rather than vandalism, but a federal judge left open the possibility to revive the case, and Trump claimed witnesses saw vandalism while Pirro’s ally status and criticisms have intensified.
President Trump publicly criticised US Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she acknowledged that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was likely caused by a botched installation rather than vandalism, signaling a possible firing. Pirro had previously indicted David Hearn for alleged pool damage, but charges were dropped when evidence pointed to renovation flaws. The dispute comes amid a rushed refurbishment aimed at the 250th Independence Day, which left the pool drained and algae-covered, underscoring tensions between Trump and his ally.
President Trump says he hasn’t made a determination about firing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she attributed the Reflecting Pool damage to liner issues rather than vandals; he had publicly criticized her office for dropping a vandalism charge against former Olympian David Hearn and met with Pirro amid the dispute, while questioning the contractor involved and resisting Pirro’s stance in the controversy.
President Trump is reportedly furious and weighing the removal of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after Pirro filed to dismiss the David Hearn case over the Reflecting Pool renovation controversy; sources say her removal is highly likely. The DOJ acknowledged the renovation was flawed and that vandals were not to blame, and Hearn’s charges could be dismissed. Trump criticized Pirro publicly, describing the situation as “not pretty” after a tense weekend call, while other officials signaled no anger toward Interior Secretary Burgum. The development could trigger further political and legal repercussions as the case moves forward.
A Democrat vows to investigate how and why Pirro’s office charged former Olympian David Hearn with destruction of property in the Reflecting Pool case before all facts were known, as new court documents cast doubt on the indictment and spur cross‑party scrutiny while Pirro reverses her stance.
President Donald Trump blasted U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping a criminal charge against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, insisting vandalism occurred despite prosecutors citing contractor errors; he acknowledged possible contractor difficulties but disagreed with the decision.
President Donald Trump publicly split with longtime ally Jeanine Pirro after her office moved to drop felony vandalism charges in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool incident, insisting the damage was vandalism and citing newly disclosed evidence that contractor work largely caused the damage; Pirro said information from the Interior Department undermined the indictment, highlighting a rare public rift over how the case was handled.