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Judge dismisses case against Olympian for Reflecting Pool vandalism
A judge in Washington DC dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, accused by the Trump administration of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case was dropped after new evidence showed the damage resulted from faulty contractor work, not vandalism, and concerns were raised about political pressure from President Trump. The judge emphasized that the possibility of the case's revival due to political influence justified the permanent dismissal.
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