DOJ Drops Charges Against Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case, Citing Contractor Fault
District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Pirro moves to dismiss vandalism indictment against David Hearn, attributing damage to contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
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District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Pirro moves to dismiss vandalism indictment against David Hearn, attributing damage to contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
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The Justice Department dropped felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing faulty construction, but President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum maintain the damage was caused by vandalism.
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Federal prosecutors cite botched installation and weather delays as reasons to dismiss charges against David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.
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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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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.
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Charges against former Olympian David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were dismissed after new evidence pointed to contractor errors and rushed project completion.
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