A Washington federal judge pressed prosecutors on Friday about President Donald Trump’s recent comments targeting an Olympic athlete accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The inquiry came as the U.S. Attorney’s Office tried to persuade the court that any potential indictment should remain a viable option. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman grilled Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Spence on the legal merits of the case, the evidence linking the Olympian to the alleged damage, and the broader implications of the president’s public statements. The hearing underscores the tension between political rhetoric and ongoing federal investigations, and it could shape whether the athlete faces charges in the future.
A Washington judge peppered federal prosecutors with questions on Friday about President Trump’s recent remarks about an Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the prosecutors sought to convince him that the possibility of future charges should be left open. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman asked assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Spence how...
