Event Brief
Prosecutors drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charge
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 7:54 AM ET
Summary: US prosecutors dropped charges against David Hearn, saying damage likely came from flawed contractor installation.
WHO: US prosecutors
WHAT: Dropped vandalism charges against David Hearn over damage to the Reflecting Pool
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, DC, USA
WHY: New information indicates the damage resulted from flawed installation by the contractor overseen by the US Department of the Interior.
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