A local judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed the felony charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The dismissal occurred after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro decided not to pursue the case. D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman will determine if prosecutors can refile charges in the future.
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Judge dismisses vandalism charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn
A D.C. judge has dismissed the vandalism charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The decision follows U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's withdrawal from the case, with the judge indicating he may allow for future charges.
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Judge formally dismisses Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian
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Judge dismisses vandalism charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn