The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn regarding damage to the Reflecting Pool. In a 20-page court filing, government lawyers stated that evidence presented since Hearn's indictment indicates that the damage resulted from a flawed installation by the contractor and the urgency to complete the project ahead of the America 250 celebration, which is scheduled for Independence Day 2026.
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Justice Department dismisses criminal case against Olympian David Hearn
The Justice Department has dismissed the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn related to damage at the Reflecting Pool. A court filing revealed that the damage was attributed to contractor errors and a rushed project timeline ahead of the America 250 celebration in 2026.
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