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Justice Dept Drops Case Against Olympian | Austin News
The Justice Department is dropping charges against former Olympian David Hearn after new evidence reveals the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage was caused by a contractor’s error and rushed deadlines—not Hearn’s actions. Prosecutors now admit they can’t prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while Hearn’s defense argues the case should have never been filed, citing pre-existing leaks and damage. Facing up to ten years in prison, Hearn, 67, had pleaded not guilty. The government’s sudden reversal—triggered by recently received Interior Department documents—marks a major setback for the…
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