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Judge permanently dismisses case over Reflecting Pool vandalism
Original: Judge permanently dismisses Trump administration's case charging ex-Olympian with Reflecting Pool vandalism
A federal judge has permanently dismissed the Trump administration's case against a former Olympian charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. The ruling ends the government's prosecution outright, closing the door on refiling. The case had drawn attention for pitting a high-profile defendant against a Justice Department pursuing vandalism charges tied to a protest demonstration.
Why now: The permanent dismissal of a politically charged prosecution against a well-known former athlete is newsworthy in itself.
Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentLincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolWashington
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- Judge permanently dismisses Trump administration's case charging ex-Olympian with Reflecting Pool vandalism · PBS
- Judge permanently dismisses Trump administration's case charging ex-Olympian with Reflecting Pool vandalism · PBS
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