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politics3 days ago•3 min saved

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

legal-politics8 days ago•20 min saved

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

politics8 days ago•1 min saved

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

politics28 days ago•2 min saved

Contractor cites oversight and design flaws in Lincoln Memorial pool repair

A contractor hired to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool says human oversight and a flawed repair design caused the blue liner to peel, undercutting Trump’s vandalism claims. Documents show primer issues and incompatible chemicals in a rushed project aimed to finish before the 4 July anniversary, with some vandalism charges being dismissed; Atlantic Industrial Coatings says it will remedy the work under warranty.

via The Guardian|

#atlantic-industrial-coatings #lincoln-memorial #politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

NPS Warns Trump Arch Could Obscure DC Landmark Sightlines

The National Park Service backs the 250-foot Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle but says it would adversely affect dozens of historic properties and the Lincoln Memorial–Arlington Cemetery sightline; alternative sites could reduce impacts, but would sever the historic planning rationale, and smaller versions would worsen the obstructed view.

via CNBC|

#arlington-national-cemetery #lincoln-memorial #national-park-service

us-politics1 month ago•17 min saved

Pirro hit by setback as judge frees WWII Memorial vandal

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.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #jeanine-pirro #lincoln-memorial

us-politics2 months ago•13 min saved

Trump ties Comey to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism

President Trump suggests the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism was inspired by James Comey, as the DOJ’s ongoing cases against the former FBI director—centered on a seashell post alleged to threaten Trump—continue to unfold amid broader political fallout.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #james-comey #lincoln-memorial

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Trump presses Pirro to reexamine Reflecting Pool vandalism case after indictment dismissal

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.

via Fox News|

#david-hearn #jeanine-pirro #lincoln-memorial

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

Deliberate Design vs. Top-Down Renovation: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's History

The piece contrasts the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s 1920s, deliberative planning—overcoming swampy ground with innovative waterproofing and drainage—with Trump-era, no-bid renovations that sparked controversy, arguing the original process embodied broad civic input and durable engineering, while today’s top-down, hurried updates risk repeating past missteps.

via The Conversation|

#civil-engineering #lincoln-memorial #mcmillan-commission

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

Pool project fiasco ends with dropped vandalism charges at Lincoln Memorial

The $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced weather delays and botched installation, undermining prosecutors' claim that vandalism caused the damage; after Interior Department documents showed contractor flaws and a rushed timeline, charges against Olympian David Hearn and three others were dropped on July 31, 2026, as Trump criticized the decision and the project remained under scrutiny.

via usatoday.com|

#david-hearn #lincoln-memorial #politics

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump unveils regilded Arts of War statues as scaffolding is removed near Lincoln Memorial

President Trump shared photos showing the regilded Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial after months of scaffolding, as workers complete a National Park Service restoration that addresses aging bronze and copper runoff staining; surrounding areas are partially restricted with sidewalks accessible and no road closures, and there was no immediate White House comment.

via foxnews.com|

#arts-of-war #lincoln-memorial #national-parks

law2 months ago•3 min saved

Witness: Lincoln Memorial pool damaged before Hearn incident, fueling legal dispute over indictment

A witness testified that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool had substantial preexisting damage before former Olympic canoeist David Hearn allegedly touched it, raising defense claims of irregular grand jury proceedings and challenging the indictment’s damage figure; Hearn has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of property destruction, with a trial set for Sept. 28, and repair estimates for the preexisting damage range from $6,000 to $15,000.

via The Guardian|

#david-hearn #grand-jury #law

politics2 months ago•111 min saved

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Vandal Case Craters as CNN Undercuts His Claims

The Trump administration’s only vandalism case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn appears to be collapsing, with defense arguing the government failed to preserve key pool-liner evidence, and CNN challenging Trump’s claim of a large gash amid a botched renovation.

via The Daily Beast|

#david-hearn #donald-j-trump #jeanine-pirro

politics2 months ago•103 min saved

Drainage Debunks Trump's Reflecting Pool Vandal Claims

Trump’s repeated claims that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are undermined by reporting and expert analysis showing the pool’s issues stem from a botched renovation repair; the pool was drained to inspect damage, revealing peeling lining at seams rather than a massive vandal-created gash, with experts attributing the failures to application errors. The FBI is assisting the investigation as renovation costs balloon to roughly $14.7 million, while Trump continues to push unverified vandalism claims on Truth Social.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #fbi #lincoln-memorial

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Drained Lincoln Memorial Pool Fades, Revealing Costly Renovation Troubles

With the pool drained, the liner appears gray instead of the touted 'American flag blue,' and the renovation bill has ballooned from about $1.5 million to over $16 million as contractors address cleaning, repainting and waterproofing amid vandalism concerns and related court cases; officials say repairs will proceed and the pool will be refilled after Independence Day fireworks.

via The Guardian|

#lincoln-memorial #politics #reflecting-pool