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Washington Reflecting Pool vandals to face full prosecution

Authorities in Washington D.C. have stated that individuals caught vandalizing the Washington Reflecting Pool will face full prosecution. This announcement follows claims by former President Donald Trump that vandals poured corrosive chemicals into the pool, causing its newly renovated blue paint to peel off. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized that even minor offenses will be prosecuted to maintain safety and order on the National Mall. AI

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Washington Reflecting Pool vandals to face full prosecution

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    People caught vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted

    People ⁠caught vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting ⁠Pool on Washington’s National Mall will be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Sunday. US President Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for recent problems with the newly renovated pool, including its new ‌…