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Jeanine Pirro’s reversal in Reflecting Pool case adds to her embarrassing losing streak

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Jeanine Pirro’s reversal in Reflecting Pool case adds to her embarrassing losing streak
MSNBC
MSNBC32 mins ago
Jeanine Pirro’s reversal in Reflecting Pool case adds to her embarrassing losing streak
The former Fox News host has lost so many important cases, with such regularity, that it’s been challenging to keep up.
Newsweek
Newsweek1 hrs ago
Jeanine Pirro's Chances of Exiting Trump Admin Amid DC Reflecting Pool Feud
Prediction markets put Jeanine Pirro's exit odds near certain after Trump's public split over the Reflecting Pool.
Think Jeanine Pirro Acted Honorably in the Hearn Case? Think Again.
It’s hard to imagine a more consummate and humiliating debacle than the retreat the Department of Justice was forced to execute last Friday in the Reflecting Pool case. Having staked a large portion of its remaining credibility on the charges against David Hearn, the 67-year-old former Olympic canoeist it had accused o
CBS News
CBS News16 hrs ago
D.C. Reflecting Pool saga continues as Trump slams Pirro for saying contractors caused damage
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now drained of water and awaiting repairs, as a feud within the Trump administration spills into the open. President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are both rejecting the conclusion by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro that contractors caused the pool to peel. Olivia Rinaldi
Democrat vows to investigate Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool fiasco: ‘Radical, unethical and unconscionable’
Democratic lawmaker vowed to investigate how and why Trump appointee’s office charged a man with destruction of property before having all the information in the case
Breitbart
Breitbart1 days ago
Sen. Kennedy: Pirro 'Was Right to Pull Back' Reflecting Pool Charges
Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro "was right to pull back" the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against a former Olympian.
ABC News
ABC News1 days ago
Trump criticizes Pirro in Reflecting Pool case: 'I don’t know what she was thinking?'
The Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn.
The Hill
The Hill1 days ago
Democrats slam Trump admin after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Democrats are reacting to the Justice Department’s move to drop its Reflecting Pool vandalism case against a former Olympian David Hearn, saying the move validated their longstanding criticism that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department. The Justice Department on Friday moved to dismiss its felony des
CNBC
CNBC1 days ago
Trump lashes out at Pirro after she moves to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'flawed installation' to blame
President Donald Trump had touted the Reflecting Pool update, one of many renovations in D.C. he ordered ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
New York Times
New York Times1 days ago
In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.
Le Monde
Le Monde1 days ago
Trump slams prosecutor for dismissing Reflecting Pool case
The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth. Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash
Trump slams prosecutor for dismissing Reflecting Pool case
The US president's plans to renovate Washington's Reflecting Pool this summer created a national drama after a botched installation led to rapid algae growth. Although Trump repeatedly claimed that vandals were responsible, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro rejected the accusation, leading the president to publicly lash
NBC News
NBC News1 days ago
Trump rebukes Jeanine Pirro on decision to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case
President Donald Trump condemned longtime ally Jeanine Pirro Saturday after she agreed to drop a case against a former Olympic canoeist who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Fortune
Fortune1 days ago
Trump blasts Pirro after she admitted Reflecting Pool damage was caused by botched installation and blamed Interior Dept. for not sharing information
Pirro’s office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian, David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the pool.
CTV News
CTV News1 days ago
Trump slams prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case withdrawal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s extraordinary campaign to blame an apparently botched renovation of Washington’s Reflecting Pool on vandals took another twist Saturday when he attacked his hand-picked prosecutor for dropping charges against an ex-Olympian arrested in the controversy.
Pirro Upended Trump’s Reflecting Pool Nonsense, and He’s Not Happy
Pirro Upended Trump’s Reflecting Pool Nonsense, and He’s Not Happy  New York Magazine
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times1 days ago
Trump slams DOJ as charges against ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case are dropped: 'I disagree 100%'
President Trump publicly opposed the DOJ's dismissal of charges against David Hearn, claiming the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalism.
Fox News
Fox News1 days ago
Trump says he 'disagrees 100%' with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case
Trump publicly broke with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Truth Social, calling Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage a case of "VANDALISM."
Daily Mail
Daily Mail1 days ago
Trump blasts ally Jeanine Pirro's decision to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case as he disputes DoJ findings
President Donald Trump has blasted Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for DC, for dismissing the charges against a US Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg1 days ago
Trump Rebukes DOJ Ally Pirro for Dropping Reflecting Pool Case
President Donald Trump faulted Jeanine Pirro, his handpicked federal prosecutor for Washington, DC, for dropping a criminal charge against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour1 days ago
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
Pirro's office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian, David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the pool after it went through a renovation.
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals
AP News
AP News1 days ago
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals  AP News
Forbes
Forbes1 days ago
Trump Doubles Down On Reflecting Pool Vandal Claims—After Pirro Drops Vandalism Case
Trump Doubles Down On Reflecting Pool Vandal Claims—After Pirro Drops Vandalism Case  Forbes
New York Post
New York Post1 days ago
Trump sternly rebukes Jeanine Pirro’s decision to withdraw charges against alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn: ‘I disagree 100%’
Trump had a stern rebuke Saturday of US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro after her stunning decision to withdraw charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool.
Deadline
Deadline1 days ago
Donald Trump Disagrees “100%” With U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro On Reflecting Pool Damage, Writes “VANDALS!”
UPDATE, with Trump statement: President Donald Trump is sticking with his go-to explanation of vandalism for the peeling lining of the Reflecting Pool that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has concluded was the result of the no-bid contractor’s botched installation. On Truth Social today, Trump writes, “I disagree 100% with
Trump blasts Pirro over Reflecting Pool reversal: ‘Pure case of VANDALISM’
President Donald Trump on Saturday denounced the Justice Department’s lead federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., for seeking to dismiss charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.  U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro filed a motion to dismiss th
CNN
CNN2 days ago
The Trump team’s embarrassing comments about reflecting pool vandalism
The Trump team’s embarrassing comments about reflecting pool vandalism  CNN
Salon
Salon2 days ago
DOJ reverses charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Federal prosecutors say rushed contractor work, not vandalism, caused damage leading to charges against an Olympian
The Oregonian
The Oregonian2 days ago
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case, now says no evidence of damage by vandalism
The Justice Department filed to dismiss charges against a former Olympian.
Dawn
Dawn2 days ago
US drops case against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool, admits damage due to botched renovation
US drops case against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool, admits damage due to botched renovation  Dawn
RTÉ News
RTÉ News2 days ago
US drops vandalism charge against former Olympian
The US Justice Department has dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
ESPN
ESPN2 days ago
DOJ to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn
DOJ to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn  ESPN
US drops Reflecting Pool case, admits damage due to botched work
A 67-year-old had been charged with felony vandalism in US federal court.
NPR
NPR2 days ago
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Olympic Canoeist Charged With Vandalizing Reflecting Pool - WSJ
Prosecutors Drop Case Against Olympic Canoeist Charged With Vandalizing Reflecting Pool  WSJ
CBC News
CBC News2 days ago
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against ex-Olympian accused of damaging D.C. reflecting pool
The U.S. Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Reuters
Reuters2 days ago
US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damage, drops case against former Olympian
US says contractor caused Reflecting Pool damage, drops case against former Olympian  Reuters
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against former Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Information shows that the damage was the result of a ‘flawed installation’ as well as the ‘rush to complete the project’ before America 250 celebrations, court filing stated
DOJ drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
HuffPost
HuffPost2 days ago
Trump Admin Drops Criminal Case Against Ex-Olympian Charged With Damaging Reflecting Pool
Trump Admin Drops Criminal Case Against Ex-Olympian Charged With Damaging Reflecting Pool  HuffPost
Toronto Star
Toronto Star🏁 first to report2 days ago
Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool  Toronto Star