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DOJ moves to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian

DOJ moves to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian

Summary

The Justice Department is dropping the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Officials said the damage happened because the contractor installed the pool incorrectly.

Key Facts

  • David Hearn, an Olympian, faced a criminal charge for damaging the Reflecting Pool.
  • The Justice Department is dismissing the case against him.
  • The damage to the pool was caused by a poor installation by the contractor.
  • The DOJ acknowledges the contractor’s flawed work led to the problems.
  • The incident involves a well-known monument, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • The decision to dismiss the case came after reviewing the cause of the damage.
  • This is a recent development and the story may be updated.
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