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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame

The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

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The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation.

Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation.

Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

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