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Federal judge questions prosecutors in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case

On September 4, 2026, a federal judge in Washington questioned prosecutors about President Trump's comments related to an Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd Edelman sought clarification on the necessity of leaving the possibility of future charges open during the hearing.

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On September 4, 2026, a federal judge in Washington questioned prosecutors about President Trump's comments related to an Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd Edelman sought clarification on the necessity of leaving the possibility of future charges open during the hearing.

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

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Federal judge questions prosecutors in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case