
Aug 1, 2026
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Trump administration drops Olympian's Reflecting Pool case, blames damage on botched installation
The US Justice Department dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn on Friday. Prosecutors said new evidence showed damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool came from a botched installation, not deliberate acts. The case ended after documents showed the contractor caused the issues, clearing Hearn of all charges.