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DOJ moves to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against David Hearn, says damage due to "botched installation"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal prosecutors requested dismissal of the indictment against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- New information revealed that the damage resulted from a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism by Hearn.
- Hearn was initially accused of felony destruction of government property for allegedly causing over $1,000 in damage to the pool's sealant in a project linked to former President Trump.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office declined to comment further, and both the Justice Department and Hearn's attorneys have been contacted for statements.
- The story is developing and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
