Charges Dropped Over Pool Damage Blamed on Botched Contractor Work
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US prosecutors drop vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn after new evidence suggests damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a rushed, botched contractor installation overseen by the Interior Department, not vandalism, marking a reversal from Trump-era claims and highlighting information-sharing missteps in the case as the pool remains under repair ahead of national celebrations.
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- Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs bbc.com
- Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool The New York Times
- 'Rushed and botched' | Olympian accused of vandalizing Reflecting Pool won't face charges after prosecutors admit construction flaws WUSA9
- Prosecutors Drop Case Against Olympic Canoeist Charged With Vandalizing Reflecting Pool WSJ
- Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian, faults contractor NBC4 Washington
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