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

Federal judge orders reversal of hundreds of layoffs finalized during shutdown

A federal judge in San Francisco is reversing the terminations of hundreds of federal employees who were let go during the recent government shutdown. Judge Orders Reversal of Federal Layoffs A preliminary injunction, signed Wednesday by Judge Susan Illston, orders the departments of Education and State, as well as the Small Business Administration and the … Read more