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Justice Department drops case over damaged Reflecting Pool
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: 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.
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