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Federal prosecutors seek dismissal of vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn

Federal prosecutors have requested the dismissal of a felony vandalism case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The DOJ cited new evidence indicating that the damage was due to flawed installation rather than Hearn's actions. Hearn's attorneys are seeking an apology from the government for the charges.

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Federal prosecutors have requested the dismissal of a felony vandalism case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The DOJ cited new evidence indicating that the damage was due to flawed installation rather than Hearn's actions. Hearn's attorneys are seeking an apology from the government for the charges.

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Prosecutors move to dismiss felony vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn over Reflecting Pool

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Federal prosecutors seek dismissal of vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn