Reflecting pool vandalism charges against David Hearn permanently dismissed
Summary
A judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed criminal charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence showed the damage was caused by faulty work during pool renovations, not vandalism.Key Facts
- David Hearn was charged with felony destruction of government property for damage to the Reflecting Pool sealant.
- Hearn denied the charges, saying he was at the pool during a bike ride and did not cause damage.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office admitted the damage resulted from a contractor’s poor installation, not vandalism by Hearn.
- The renovation project, led by President Trump, included applying a special sealant called "American Flag Blue."
- The contractor admitted not using enough primer and applying incompatible chemicals to the pool liner.
- Judge Todd Edelman ruled no crime happened and dismissed the case permanently.
- President Trump publicly criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping the charges.
- Other accused vandals also had charges dropped based on the same evidence of construction faults.
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