Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:24:36 GMT

The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14-million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

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The same story across the political spectrum (11 sources)

Left: Justice Department Moves To Drop Case Against Ex-Olympian Charged With Damaging Reflecting Pool —
Center: DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation" — www.cbsnews.com
Center: DOJ drops case against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool — www.cbsnews.com
Center-Left: DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ installation — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Left: Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs — www.bbc.com

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