The Trump administration, in a remarkable about-face, dropped a criminal charge against former Olympic athlete David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro acknowledged new evidence showed the damage was due to a flawed installation, not vandalism, after Hearn's indictment.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after the Trump administration admitted damage was due to flawed installation, not vandalism.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed the vandalism case against David Hearn, 67, former Olympian, citing that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was due to flawed installation by contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings, not vandalism, following a $14-million renovation.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to property destruction charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors claim it was a deliberate act, while Hearn's attorneys argue the evidence is weak and he was a scapegoat for a failed renovation.
Three-time U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for allegedly damaging the National Mall's Reflecting Pool. His attorney claims he is a political "scapegoat" for the Trump administration's handling of the pool's renovation.
Former US Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty to felony destruction of property charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn, accused of causing $1,000 in damages, claims he did not rip or remove sealant during renovations.
Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty to property destruction charges for allegedly damaging Washington's reflecting pool. Supporters rallied outside court, calling the charges "concocted" and a "scapegoat" for administration failures.
Former US Olympian David "Davey" Hearn pleaded not guilty to vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case drawing national attention amid accusations that the Trump administration is shifting blame for a troubled renovation that led to algae growth and peeling liner.
Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to destruction of property charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors claim over $1,000 in damage, while Hearn's attorneys argue he merely touched the water and is being used as a scapegoat for a failed renovation.
David Hearn, ex-canoísta olímpico, nega ter vandalizado o Espelho d'Água do Memorial Lincoln em Washington. Ele é acusado de danificar o revestimento do monumento, que custou US$ 14,7 milhões e foi alvo de críticas após a reforma.
Former Olympic athlete David Hearn pleaded not guilty to felony destruction of property charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He faces up to 10 years in prison and $1,000 in damages. Hearn claims the damage was already done when he visited.
Former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge for property destruction at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The US Attorney's office stated Hearn "forcefully and violently" ripped up sealant, causing over $1,000 in damage.
Olympian David Hearn, 62, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, which has peeling blue paint and algae blooms after a $14 million Trump administration repair. Hearn denies the claims, stating he only touched a loose flap of coating out of curiosity.
US Olympian David Hearn, 62, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Hearn denies the claims, stating he only touched a loose flap of coating out of curiosity. The pool's recent $14 million renovation by the Trump administration has been plagued by peeling paint and algae blooms.
