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Judge permanently blocks Jeanine Pirro from pursuing charges against former Olympian in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

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Federal judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian

A Washington, D.C. judge permanently dismissed criminal charges against former Olympian David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, barring the Justice Department from refiling the case despite pressure from President Trump.

Oct 1, 2026·8 sourcesTrump administrationJudicial independenceWashington D.C.U.S. policy & lawLincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolInstitutional independenceCriminal justice
Federal judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian
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