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White House Urges DOJ to Pursue New Hearn Charges

8/12/2026

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  • White House asked the Justice Department to consider new charges against Olympian David Hearn after a judge dismissed his felony indictment.
  • The Justice Department said it is holding informal discussions about possible misdemeanor charges.
  • President Donald Trump rebuked U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Truth Social, citing a witness who said Hearn violently ripped the pool coating.