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Federal judge raises ‘meritless re-prosecution’ in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool hearing

The Hill·September 4, 2026·1 min read
Federal judge raises ‘meritless re-prosecution’ in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool hearing

A Washington judge questioned federal prosecutors Friday about President Trump's remarks on an Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman pressed Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Spence on whether future charges should remain possible, calling the re-prosecution 'meritless.'

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