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Hearn Lawyers Threaten Lawsuit Against Trump, DOJ Over Harassment

8/11/2026

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Hearn’s lawyers, including Norm Eisen, said they may sue U.S. President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The U.S. Attorney’s July 31 motion, after a July 10 pleading with photos showing no damage, said the damage was a “botched installation,” not vandalism.
The lawyers called the government’s actions “continued harassment” of an innocent man, noted the DOJ’s disavowal of false claims, and said they will review legal remedies.

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Hearn’s lawyers, including Norm Eisen, said they may sue U.S. President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The U.S. Attorney’s July 31 motion, after a July 10 pleading with photos showing no damage, said the damage was a “botched installation,” not vandalism.
The lawyers called the government’s actions “continued harassment” of an innocent man, noted the DOJ’s disavowal of false claims, and said they will review legal remedies.