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Ex-Olympian's Vandalism Charges Dropped

Updated 2026-08-01 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has dropped felony vandalism charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, citing a 'botched installation' as the cause of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Will Drop Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charges Against Ex-Olympian, Says “Botched Installation” Caused Damage

Contradicting claims made repeatedly by President Donald Trump, U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro now says she will seek to dismiss a felony charge against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn who had been accused of ripping up a small square piece of new blue lining from the renovated Lincoln Memorial Ref

2026-08-01 12:55 UTC