Justice Department drops case over damaged Reflecting Pool

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The Justice Department said a court filing shows the Reflecting Pool damage came from flawed contractor installation.

WHO: U.S. Department of Justice

WHAT: Justice Department dropped a criminal case against Olympian David Hearn over damaged Reflecting Pool.

WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Government lawyers said information provided since the indictment showed the damage resulted from flawed installation and a rush to complete the project before America 250 events.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Prosecutors drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charge · Aug 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM ET
Charges dropped against ex-Olympian David Hearn · Aug 1, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET

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