Trump officials drop Reflecting Pool charges against former US Olympian David Hearn
They publishedTrump officials drop Reflecting Pool charges against ex-US Olympian David Hearn
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Who
What
- US Justice Department moved to dismiss a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
- Indictment claimed damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; new info pinpoints flawed installation and rushed project completion.
- Prosecutors say it is difficult to attribute damage to vandalism beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Hearn’s lawyers criticized the case, calling it an abuse of government power and politically motivated.
- Hearn pleaded not guilty; trial set for September 28 in DC Superior Court.
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng
topics: Politics · language: eng
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published 31 Jul, 23:11Z
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3362617/trump-officials-drop-reflecting-pool-charges-against-ex-us-olympian-david-hearn
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