Hearn Charges May Be Dropped | Chicago News

Federal prosecutors are poised to drop charges against David Hearn, the 67-year-old former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence reveals the liner failure was due to faulty installation and rushed deadlines—not vandalism. Originally, speculation—including from President Trump—blamed box cutters, leading to arrests of six others on lesser charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office now says initial evidence was incomplete, having only received basic police reports despite requests for full documentation. This case underscores the need for thorough investigation before assigning blame. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e98288d65a5c81e