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Vandalism Charge Drops Over Pool Renovation | US News
A felony vandalism charge against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was dropped after it emerged the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by faulty renovation work, not criminal intent. Prosecutors admitted they lacked full facts when indicting him, and new evidence from the Interior Department revealed rushed, botched installation. Hearn, 67, claimed he only touched a peeling liner, while his lawyers argue the government knew about the construction flaws before charging him. The case sparked a public feud between President Trump and the U.S. Attorney, who’s usually…
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