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Democrats Seek Documents From Failed Reflecting Pool Case Against Former Olympian

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) signals plans to dive into the case if Democrats take control of the House.

Coverage (2)· Aug 11, 4:00 PM to Aug 11, 7:07 PM

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HuffPost· Aug 11, 4:00 PMDemocrats Seek Documents From Failed Reflecting Pool Case Against Former Olympian
The Philadelphia Inquirer· Aug 11, 7:07 PMHouse Democrats seek records in dropped Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian

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House Democrats seek records in dropped Reflecting Pool case against ex-OlympianIn a letter, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D., Md.) questions whether prosecutors were misled in an attempt to conceal a “botched” renovation.

The Philadelphia Inquirer2mo agoWhole story →

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Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool damage charges against ex-OlympianA federal judge on Thursday dismissed charges against David Hearn, the former US Olympian initially accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, with prejudice, citing President Donald Trump’s comments to ensure charges cannot be brought in the future.

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