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Justice Department Dismisses Case Against Former Olympian David Hearn
The Justice Department has dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence indicated that the damage was caused by a contractor's faulty installation rather than vandalism. Hearn's defense argued that the case was unfounded and highlighted preexisting damage to the pool.
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The Justice Department has dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence indicated that the damage was caused by a contractor's faulty installation rather than vandalism. Hearn's defense argued that the case was unfounded and highlighted preexisting damage to the pool.
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