David Hearn

The Justice Department dismissed charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's flawed installation and project delays linked to the America 250 celebration. Hearn's lawyers argued the case was flawed from the outset, citing visible issues and the contractor's prior acknowledgment of repair needs.

Lawyers for David Hearn, a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claim the Justice Department knew or should have known the case was flawed. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed charges against Hearn after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's faulty work, not his actions, linking it to a rushed project for the America 250 celebration.

The Justice Department dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence showing the damage resulted from a contractor's flawed installation. Hearn's lawyers argued the case was flawed from the start, while President Donald Trump criticized the decision.

Olympic canoeist David Hearn, charged by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, is seeking to end the Reflecting Pool case. The case involves the Lincoln Memorial and a drained reflecting pool, with Hearn indicted by a grand jury on July 2.

The article criticizes Donald Trump's irrational claims about the Reflecting Pool's condition, accusing him of attributing its issues to criminal vandalism rather than acknowledging a botched installation. It highlights U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's decision to drop charges after admitting the pool's problems were due to poor maintenance, which Trump publicly rejected, insisting it was vandalism.

David Hearn's charges related to damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool were dropped. His attorney, Steven Levin, stated Hearn is considering legal remedies, including civil suits and investigations into the prosecutors, after the damage was attributed to a contractor's faulty work.

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, is considering legal remedies after prosecutors dropped charges against him for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. His attorney stated the damage was attributed to faulty work by a contractor and mentioned potential actions like civil suits and investigations.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump argued Pirro's decision was influenced by a judge's harshness and disagreed with her assessment that the damage resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Charges were also dismissed against three others accused of removing paint from the pool.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House as questions arise about her future. The DOJ is seeking to dismiss a Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House while questions surround her future. The DOJ is moving to dismiss a vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn related to the Reflecting Pool.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro meets with Trump at the White House amid questions about her future. The DOJ moves to dismiss the Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House as questions arose about her future. The DOJ is seeking to dismiss a vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn related to the Reflecting Pool.

President Trump criticized Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. Trump described Pirro as having 'choked' and 'folded like an umbrella' in the case.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump alleged Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' under judicial pressure, while Hearn claimed he examined the pool's coating and obeyed a park worker's instruction to stop. The Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges marked an embarrassing setback during Trump's second term.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump claimed Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' under judicial pressure and expressed disappointment with her dismissal of the case, which he argued involved deliberate vandalism rather than construction flaws. Hearn stated he briefly touched the pool's coating during a bike ride but complied with a park worker's instructions.

Donald Trump's failed renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool led to algae problems, which he falsely attributed to vandals. Federal prosecutors initially charged David Hearn with vandalism, but later dropped the case after determining the issues stemmed from poor contractor work. The article highlights concerns about the Trump administration's potential misuse of federal prosecutors to target perceived enemies.

Olympian David Hearn was cleared of vandalism after contractors caused damage to the Reflecting Pool. The Kennedy Center paused free tours following a volunteer's remarks about Trump's renovations. Trump's administration spent $5.1 million on gold leaf for statues near the Lincoln Memorial. Political figures Thom Tillis and John Cornyn pressured the withdrawal of a $1.8 billion slush fund for Jan. 6 rioters. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reversed his stance on measles vaccination.

Prosecutors dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The U.S. Attorney cited contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause, blaming rushed installation and withheld information from the Interior Department.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about a rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which led to the pool's lining damage.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about rushed and flawed installation work by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, leading to peeling and damage attributed to overspray and delamination.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, after determining the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool likely resulted from contractor error. The U.S. Attorney's office cited withheld information from the Interior Department about rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause of the damage.

Democrats are criticizing the Trump administration after the Justice Department dropped a felony destruction of property charge against former Olympian David Hearn, citing that the move validates their claims the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department.

President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dismissing charges against David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro concluded the peeled paint was caused by flawed installation by the contractor and shifted blame to the Interior Department.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum attributed damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to vandals, contradicting the Justice Department's dismissal of a felony charge against David Hearn, which cited faulty construction as the cause. The DOJ dismissed the destruction-of-property charge after finding new evidence.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her conclusion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from flawed installation rather than vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed criminal charges against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence of contractor errors and incomplete information from the Interior Department.

President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over the dismissal of a felony case against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro's office cited contractor failures in the pool's renovation as a reason to drop charges, while Trump labeled the incident 'vandalism.'

President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over the dismissal of a felony case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro's office cited contractor failures in the pool's renovation as the primary cause of damage, leading to the dismissal, while Trump insisted the incident was 'a pure case of VANDALISM.'

Scott Jennings, a Republican political commentator, suggested that Olympian David Hearn should sue the Trump administration over a case involving damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed the case, prompting Jennings' remarks during a CNN interview.

Jeanine Pirro withdrew a felony charge against the ex-Olympian David Hearn. This action drew criticism from Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assertion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction, not vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed criminal charges against David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence from the Interior Department indicating contractor errors and rushed installation. Trump shared a security camera video he claimed showed vandalism but did not provide clear evidence.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence pointing to contractor errors and project delays. Trump shared a security video he claims shows vandalism but provided no new evidence to support his claims.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assertion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Pirro's office dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the pool, citing new evidence showing contractor errors and project delays. Trump disputed this, claiming the damage was caused by vandals and sharing a video he alleges shows vandalism.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for her assertion that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from poor construction rather than vandalism. Pirro's office sought to drop criminal charges against David Hearn, accused of damaging the pool, citing evidence of contractor errors and rushed work. Trump defended his claim of vandalism, sharing a security video he alleges shows the damage occurring.

President Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for agreeing to dismiss the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn. The Justice Department dropped the case, citing damage from a 'rushed and botched installation' rather than vandalism.

Trump strongly criticized US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro for her decision to drop charges against David Hearn, who is accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool. Trump expressed complete disagreement with the move.

Charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian, were dropped in the case involving the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Prosecutors attributed the pool's issues to flawed installation work by a Trump-connected contractor and incomplete information from the Department of Interior.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's recent controversy involves David Hearn, a former Olympic athlete, who was accused of defacing the pool by removing sealant. Charges against him were dropped after it was revealed the damage resulted from flawed contractor installation. The pool's Trump-era renovation has become a political flashpoint, with critics accusing cronyism and supporters highlighting maintenance challenges.

The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn. The charges were related to damage to the Reflecting Pool.

Charges were dropped against Ex-Olympian David Hearn, who had pleaded not guilty to a felony vandalism charge for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool's lining.

The U.S. Attorney's office dismissed charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn for damaging the Reflecting Pool, citing evidence that the damage resulted from a flawed installation process rather than vandalism. Prosecutors acknowledged being misled by incomplete information from the Department of the Interior.