The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn, who had been accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The DOJ stated that the damage was not caused by Hearn but was instead "the result of flawed installation by the contractor." This acknowledgment led to the decision to drop the vandalism charges against the athlete.

The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations before pursuing legal action, especially when infrastructure issues may be involved.

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