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The Justice Department has dismissed the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn related to damage at the Reflecting Pool. A court filing revealed that the damage was attributed to contractor errors and a rushed project timeline ahead of the America 250 celebration in 2026.
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The Justice Department has dismissed the criminal case against Olympian David Hearn related to damage at the Reflecting Pool. A court filing revealed that the damage was attributed to contractor errors and a rushed project timeline ahead of the America 250 celebration in 2026.
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Justice Department drops criminal case against Olympian over damaged Reflecting Pool
Justice Department dismisses criminal case against Olympian David Hearn