Clown show. Three ring circus. I hope Hearn sues the fuck out of…somebody.

Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that additional documents provided by the Interior Department since the indictment of David Hearn show that the damage was the result of a botched installation by a contractor as well as “the rush to complete the project prior to events associated with the America 250 celebration in the weeks surrounding Independence Day 2026.” In addition, a recent visual inspection revealed damage throughout the pool, including in the middle — where prosecutors say a vandal would not likely attempt to peel the lining.

”The witness’s testimony established that the pool had substantial preexisting damage requiring repair before any alleged conduct by Mr. Hearn,” his lawyers wrote. “According to the witness, the pool was leaking more than one million gallons of water per week; its expansion joints had exceeded their service life; and the liner already contained a rip.”

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    So the obvious was finally discovered?

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      Only after great costs were incurred by the would-be defendants and not at all by the person or people that matter.

      If Trump is so heavily involved in these prosecutions then perhaps one should argue that he himself is liable for their failures and should forfeit the cost that his defendants incur on his behalf.

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      No the obvious was forced into their tiny syphillitic brains enough that they realized they would not win. Not that it was ever the point.