White House seeks new charges in dropped Reflecting Pool case

An indictment accusing former Olympian David Hearn of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool was thrown out this month.

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Part of Trump's Reflecting Pool makeover and the vandalism case against a former Olympian

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TruthoutLeft· Aug 12, 2026

White House Reportedly Asks DOJ to Revive Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charges

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Trump White House asked DOJ to explore new Reflecting Pool charges, sources say

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

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CBS NewsCenter· Aug 11, 2026

White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn

ForbesCenter· Aug 11, 2026

White House Seeking New Charges Against David Hearn After Dropped Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case, Report Says

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Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

Bismarck TribuneCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

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Washington TimesLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

White House seeks new charges in dropped Reflecting Pool case

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 11, 2026

DOJ won’t rule out new charges for Reflecting Pool vandals as Trump calls to revisit dropped cases

Billings GazetteLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 11, 2026

White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian

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