A Washington judge questioned federal prosecutors on September 4, 2026, regarding President Trump’s recent comments about an Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman engaged with assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Spence, probing the rationale for keeping the option of future charges open. The discussion centered on the merits of the case and the implications of the President's remarks.
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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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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