The White House has requested that the Department of Justice evaluate the possibility of new charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian, who was previously accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. This request follows the decision by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to drop the vandalism charges on July 31, citing insufficient evidence. Pirro's office indicated that damage to the pool may have occurred prior to Hearn's visit, making it challenging to attribute the damage to vandalism. Hearn has stated that he merely touched a piece of detached lining while biking near the pool in June.
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White House requests DOJ to reconsider charges against David Hearn
The White House has asked the Department of Justice to reconsider charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian, related to vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The U.S. Attorney had previously dropped the charges due to insufficient evidence, stating that damage may have occurred before Hearn's visit.
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