Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations

A former Olympian was charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Justice Department later dropped the case after determining he was not responsible. His lawyers have now asked government watchdog agencies to investigate what they describe as flaws in how the case was handled.

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Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations

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Ran by 2 outlets· Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 2h ago

Inspectors general should probe Reflecting Pool case, ex-Olympian’s attorneys say

Washington PostLean Left· 3h ago

Inspectors general should probe Reflecting Pool case, ex-Olympian’s attorneys say

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 3h ago· ran in 4 outlets

Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations

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NewsweekCenter· 2h ago

Ex-Olympian Pushes Watchdog Probe After Reflecting Pool Charges Dropped

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 3h ago· ran in 4 outlets

Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations

CBS NewsCenter· 3h ago

Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool seeks probe of potential misconduct

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 18h ago

Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for watchdog investigations

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TribliveLean Right· 2h ago

Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations

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Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations