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Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case

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Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case
NBC News
NBC News18 mins ago
Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case
Attorneys for the former Olympic canoeist the Trump administration had charged in a felony Reflecting Pool case are seeking to permanently bar any effort to resurface what they called a “politically motivated prosecution” of their client.
The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast34 mins ago
Pirro Gave Trump a Show and Tell of Reflecting Pool’s Issues
Anna Moneymaker / Anna Moneymaker, Getty Images The mystery of Jeanine Pirro’s oversized white box has been solved. The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., was photographed leaving the White House on Monday with a large white box and several bags after a meeting with President Donald Trump that reportedly turne
The Hill
The Hill1 hrs ago
Reflecting Pool reversal brings scrutiny on cases, Pirro’s job security
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop cases against people suspected of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has opened a new line of scrutiny around the potential legal ramifications. As lawyers question what federal prosecutors knew and when, some suggested civil rights or defamation suits may follo
HuffPost
HuffPost1 hrs ago
The White House Is Standing By Trump’s Most Outrageous Reflecting Pool Claim
The White House Is Standing By Trump’s Most Outrageous Reflecting Pool Claim  HuffPost
Pirro Hauled a Box of Reflecting Pool Evidence to Trump Meeting
Pirro Hauled a Box of Reflecting Pool Evidence to Trump Meeting  New York Magazine
Pirro throws drops charges in three more Reflecting Pool vandalism cases amid Trump outrage
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., dropped criminal charges against three remaining people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, days after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office abandoned a felony case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn. The dismissals came the same week that Presid
Contents of Jeanine Pirro’s mystery box revealed as she tried to convince Trump what really caused the Reflecting Pool damage
Pirro’s office has been at odds with the White House over whether vandals caused the damage to president’s signature project renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Pirro Rushes to Prove to Trump She Didn’t Mess Up Reflecting Pool Case
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro hauled a crate of evidence to the White House Monday evening in a bid to convince President Donald Trump that vandals weren’t responsible for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump is reportedly considering firing Pirro over the Department of Justice’s admission in court that
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera6 hrs ago
Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?
US president's hand-picked DC attorney in firing line after dropping charges for vandalism of Washington landmark.
Salon
Salon6 hrs ago
Jeanine Pirro’s Reflecting Pool reckoning
The former Fox News star couldn't sustain Trump's fantasy. Her downfall is classic MAGA tale
CBS News
CBS News7 hrs ago
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
indy100
indy1007 hrs ago
Trump says US attorney Jeanine Pirro 'folded' over Reflecting Pool case – but there's one problem
US president Donald Trump has accused the US attorney Jeanine Pirro of “folding” after dropping charges against alleged vandals of the Reflecting Pool – but there’s one problem.
Pirro Meets With Trump at the White House After He Said She ‘Choked’ in Reflecting Pool Case
President Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., “folded like an umbrella.” For now, her job appeared to be safe, according to two people familiar with the meeting.
Democracy Now
Democracy Now10 hrs ago
"Department of Injustice": Norm Eisen on Todd Blanche AG Nom, Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general cleared a major hurdle this week after two Republican senators who had raised concerns agreed to back him. Blanche gave written assurances that a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” designed to pay Trump allies would not be resurrected, and that a settlement between Tru
Forbes
Forbes14 hrs ago
Charges Against Remaining Reflecting Pool Case Defendants Dropped Despite Trump Complaints
Charges Against Remaining Reflecting Pool Case Defendants Dropped Despite Trump Complaints  forbes.com
Donald Trump lashes into Jeanine Pirro, saying she ‘choked’ on reflecting pool ‘vandalism’
Top prosecutor claimed her office had been provided with ‘less-than-fulsome information’
Trump blasts US Attorney Pirro, says she ‘folded like an umbrella’ in dropping reflecting pool case
Pirro, a former Fox News host and longtime Trump ally, is the top federal prosecutor in Washington.
‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case
US President Donald Trump sharply criticised ⁠US Attorney Jeanine Pirro ⁠on Monday for dropping ⁠a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, saying she had “choked” under pressure from a judge and “folded like an umbrella”. “Instead of going after the people that did it, the judge
CNN
CNN22 hrs ago
Atty for Ex-Olympian speaks out after Reflecting Pool vandalism case dropped
Atty for Ex-Olympian speaks out after Reflecting Pool vandalism case dropped  CNN
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in move to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Move to dismiss charges marked a rare moment during Trump’s second term of an aide or political appointee openly defying him
AP News
AP News1 days ago
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges  AP News
ABC News
ABC News1 days ago
Pirro meets with Trump at White House amid questions about her future
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with President Trump at the White House Monday afternoon amid questions about her future, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Guardian US
Guardian US1 days ago
Trump accuses Jeanine Pirro of ‘folding’ by dropping reflecting pool charges
Trump ‘disappointed’ with US attorney amid reports he’s considering removing her from her post Trump’s reflecting pool saga: a timeline Donald Trump accused US attorney Jeanine Pirro of having “folded like an umbrella” amid reports that he was considering removing her from her post. Trump criticized Pirro on Monday a
What’s Next in Reflecting Pool Case That Is ‘Far From Over’ - WSJ
What’s Next in Reflecting Pool Case That Is ‘Far From Over’  WSJ
Stuff
Stuff1 days ago
Trump says prosecutor ‘folded like an umbrella’, and ‘choked’, in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
President Donald Trump says US Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” and “folded like an umbrella” in moving to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
The president also said Monday that he did not know the contractor who did the work on the pool.
Toronto Star
Toronto Star1 days ago
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges  Toronto Star
Global News
Global News1 days ago
Trump says U.S. attorney ‘choked’ by dropping Reflecting Pool vandal case
Trump claimed surveillance footage proved the pool's new liner had been vandalized and argued that Jeanine Pirro, a close political ally, should have continued pursuing the case.
Deadline
Deadline1 days ago
Donald Trump Says He’s “Really Disappointed” In Jeanine Pirro After She Moved To Dismiss Reflecting Pool Case: “She Folded Like An Umbrella”
Donald Trump lashed out at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host serving as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, after she moved to dismiss a felony indictment of the alleged vandal of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said that he “was disappointed in Jeanine Pirro.
New York Post
New York Post1 days ago
Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ by tossing out Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ case against Olympian: ‘Folded like an umbrella’
“I was disappointed in Jeanine Pirro. Really disappointed in Jeanine Pirro,” he added. “She folded like an umbrella.”
CNBC
CNBC1 days ago
Trump sours on Pirro over Reflecting Pool case, won't say her job is safe
President Donald Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, "choked" and "folded like an umbrella" in the Reflecting Pool case.
Reuters
Reuters1 days ago
Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro, says she 'choked' in dropping reflecting pool case
Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro, says she 'choked' in dropping reflecting pool case  Reuters
MSNBC
MSNBC1 days ago
Jeanine Pirro’s botched Reflecting Pool case reaffirms the grand jury’s importance
The case against David Hearn is only the latest reminder of the grand jury’s institutional significance in Donald Trump’s second term.
Newsweek
Newsweek1 days 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.
Breitbart
Breitbart2 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.
Fortune
Fortune3 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.
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 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
Fox News
Fox News3 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 Mail3 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
Bloomberg3 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.
USA Today
USA Today3 days ago
Trump breaks with his own DOJ over reflecting pool vandalism
Trump breaks with his own DOJ over reflecting pool vandalism  USA Today
Dawn
Dawn3 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
Le Monde
Le Monde🏁 first to report3 days ago
US drops Reflecting Pool case, admits damage due to botched renovation
The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the hurried renovations ordered by President Donald Trump had been botched. David Hearn, 67, had been charged with felony vandalism in federal court, which carried a potential