Judge Rebukes DOJ Over Golf Course Trees
A US judge strongly criticized Justice Department lawyers for removing hundreds of trees at a historic Washington golf course without notifying the court. The judge paused further tree removal work following a lawsuit by preservationists.
A federal judge blasted Justice Department lawyers for removing about 500 trees at a Washington golf course over the weekend without court notification. The fierce rebuke came during a Monday court hearing over the United States administration's contentious takeover of the historic property. The breach of trust cost the government all of its credibility in the ongoing litigation, according to the court.
