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White House pushes DOJ to re-examine vandalism case against Lincoln Memorial vandal suspect

The White House has asked the Department of Justice to consider opening a new prosecution in connection with vandalism at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The White House has requested that the Department of Justice consider reopening a case involving vandalism at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial, where a man was initially charged and sentenced in 2018. The incident occurred during President Biden's inauguration festivities in 2021. White House officials have expressed concerns that the initial prosecution may not have fully addressed the situation or adequately held those responsible accountable. A new investigation could potentially lead to updated charges against the accused individual.

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