David Hearn Reflecting Pool case
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DOJ seeks to keep door open to re-charge David Hearn in Reflecting Pool case
Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman dismissed the vandalism case against David Hearn earlier this month.
Prosecutors argue that the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn should be dismissed without prejudice.
Hearn's attorneys have asked a superior court judge to order the Justice Department to turn over evidence as part of discovery in the case.
“The extraordinary public and political circumstances surrounding this prosecution demonstrate a continuing risk of harassment and renewed prosecution,”
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blames 'botched' installation
The DOJ said it first became aware that the damage was caused by a botched installation and not vandalism after reviewing additional documents.
Hearn was charged with destruction of property and accused of doing more than $1,000 worth of damage to the pool, and he pleaded not guilty.
A spokesperson for Pirro said the filing spoke for itself.
Former Olympian David Hearn indicted for allegedly vandalizing reflecting pool
President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for the peeling of newly applied coating on the bottom of the pool.
David Hearn is a former US Olympian and three-time Olympic canoeist.
Hearn said he did not destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part of the paint.