Judge permanently ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism
Judge said Trump might target champion canoeist because he was politically active and donated to Democrats.
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House Democrats seek records in dropped Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian
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Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits flawed repairs
Former Olympian David Hearn had been arrested, but prosecutors now say he did not cause the damage.
DOJ asks to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
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Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
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Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
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Officials ask for help identifying person in Reflecting Pool damage investigation
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Trump alleges vandals are responsible for ongoing problems at Reflecting Pool
President Trump is alleging, without proof, that vandals are to blame for recent issues at the Reflecting Pool in D.C. and says several people have been arrest…
Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
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Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
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