Judge to appoint investigator in East Potomac Park golf course case

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 18:31 · Updated 18:52

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Judge Ana C. Reyes plans to appoint an outside investigator to examine whether officials or lawyers withheld information about renovation plans for a Washington golf course. The supplied reports do not say what the investigation will ultimately find.

Judge Ana C. Reyes said an outside investigator would examine whether parks officials or Justice Department lawyers withheld plans for East Potomac Park.
A separate report says a federal judge planned to appoint a special master to investigate whether Justice and Interior Department officials misled the court about renovation plans for a D.C. golf course.
The supplied reports describe an inquiry into officials’ handling of renovation plans; neither reports a finding about whether anyone misled the court or withheld information.

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Key facts

Judge named: Ana C. Reyes
Investigator: An outside investigator or special master is planned.
Location: East Potomac Park in Washington, described in one report as a D.C. golf course.
Issue under review: Whether officials misled the court or withheld renovation plans.