Prosecutors Drop Reflecting Pool Charge Against David Hearn

Prosecutors Drop Reflecting Pool Charge Against David Hearn

Federal prosecutors moved on July 31, 2026, to dismiss criminal charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, acknowledging that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool stemmed from a botched contractor installation rather than vandalism. The Justice Department cited newly obtained Interior Department documents, bringing a sudden halt to a high-profile Washington case. Justice Department … Read more