DOJ asks to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Summary
Federal prosecutors asked a judge to drop charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New information shows the damage came from a contractor's poor installation, not vandalism.Key Facts
- David Hearn was charged with felony destruction of government property.
- The charge involved damaging more than $1,000 worth of sealant at the bottom of the Reflecting Pool.
- The Reflecting Pool project was supported by President Donald Trump.
- Prosecutors now say a contractor’s "botched installation" caused the damage.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office requested the case be dismissed based on this new evidence.
- Hearn denied the vandalism accusations.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office and Justice Department have not commented further.
- This is a developing news story and may be updated later.
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