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

The Hill·September 4, 2026·1 min read
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, pressing them on whether future charges were justified. Judge Todd Edelman called the re-prosecution 'meritless' as the government argued to keep the option open.

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