Justice Department drops criminal case against Olympian over damaged Reflecting Pool
Summary
The Justice Department dropped a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence showed the damage was caused by poor construction work and a rushed project, not vandalism by Hearn.Key Facts
- David Hearn was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- The Justice Department decided to dismiss the criminal case against him.
- New information revealed the damage was due to contractor mistakes and rushed work before a 2026 celebration.
- Hearn was arrested after touching a damaged part of the pool during a bike ride but claims he did nothing wrong.
- He faced one felony count of property destruction, which could have led to 10 years in prison.
- Hearn is a former Olympian who competed in three Summer Olympics.
- Hearn’s lawyers say the case should never have been started and called for an apology.
- A trial was scheduled for late September but will no longer proceed after the dismissal.
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