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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame

By NPR StaffJuly 31, 2026·Source: NPR·1 views
Former Olympian David Hearn stands with his attorney Norman Eisen as he speaks to reporters and protestors gathered after his arraignment at Moultrie Courthouse on July 09, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14-million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

(Image credit: Finn Gomez)

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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