Trump Administration Drops Charges Against David Hearn in Reflecting Pool Case
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites flawed installation as cause of damage, prompting President Trump to criticize the Justice Department's decision.
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US Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites flawed installation as cause of damage, prompting President Trump to criticize the Justice Department's decision.
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politics
District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Pirro moves to dismiss vandalism indictment against David Hearn, attributing damage to contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
Daily Caller | Aug 1, 2026, 7:41 PM
general
President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's move to dismiss charges against former Olympian David Hearn, calling the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a clear case of vandalism despite federal findings of contractor faults.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 6:24 PM
world
New evidence reveals the damage was due to a botched renovation overseen by former President Donald Trump, leading to dismissal of felony vandalism charges.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 7:51 AM
world
An F-35B stealth fighter crashed on August 1, 2026, near the Miramar airbase in San Diego, California. The pilot ejected safely and is in stable condition.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 3:14 AM
world
The DOJ acknowledged that the $14 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool was rushed and flawed, leading to the dismissal of vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 2:44 AM
politics
New evidence shows the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a botched installation, not vandalism, leading to dismissal of charges against David “Davey” Hearn.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 11:20 PM
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Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges after new evidence reveals Reflecting Pool damage was due to flawed installation, not vandalism.
NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:02 PM
us
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC is being drained again as part of a planned maintenance initiative linked to Donald Trump’s beautification project.
Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 2:31 AM
us
David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoeist, denies felony charges related to damage at the National Mall’s reflecting pool following a $14.7 million renovation.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 5:04 PM
politics
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool near the Washington Monument but denies the charges.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 2:44 PM
world
David Hearn faces felony charges for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with potential prison time of up to 10 years amid disputed claims.
Al Jazeera | Jul 2, 2026, 8:52 PMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.