Judge Permanently Dismisses Reflecting Pool Case Against Olympic Canoeist David Hearn
A D.C. judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, barring prosecutors from refiling charges. Judge Todd Edelman ruled that the government admitted the damage was caused by a botched contractor installation, not vandalism, and that keeping the case open would enable a 'politically motivated prosecution' driven by President Trump. Hearn’s attorneys called the ruling a victory for the rule of law, while the U.S. Attorney’s Office had previously argued for a dismissal without prejudice to preserve future options.
