Mark Lerner

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Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner stands on the field before a baseball home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams talks with principal owner Mark Lerner during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, talks listens with first baseman Adam LaRoche, as principal owner Mark Lerner talks during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner, left, departs after talking with starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) before a baseball against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizo, left, talks with owner Mark Lerner, right, before the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizo, left, talks with owner Mark Lerner, right, before the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), left, and Owner Mark Lerner. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Joseph Silverman / The Washington Times Mark Lerner and his family have refused to pay rent to the District because the city failed to meet Nationals Park's construction deadline.