Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

A federal judge in Washington agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss the criminal case against a former Olympian charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The move bars federal prosecutors from reviving the charges, which critics said could otherwise be brought back under political pressure from President Trump.

A federal judge has permanently dismissed the Trump administration's case against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. The ruling ends the government's prosecution outright rather than dismissing it temporarily, closing a case that had drawn attention because of the defendant's athletic fame and the iconic location involved.

The vandalism case involving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and a former Olympian is set to be dismissed, according to ESPN. Prosecutors are dropping the charges, ending a case that drew attention because of the defendant's athletic background and the high-profile location involved. No further details about the alleged incident or reasons for the dismissal were provided.

A federal judge has permanently dismissed the Trump administration's case against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The ruling drew an angry response from Representative Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, who criticized the handling of the case. The dismissal is drawing attention as another flashpoint over the Justice Department's prosecution decisions.