Olympian’s Case Drops Amid New Evidence | Tucson News

The Justice Department is dropping charges against David Hearn, a three-time Olympian arrested for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool — now saying the damage likely came from faulty installation and deadline pressure, not vandalism. Prosecutors can’t prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt. Hearn’s lawyers demand an apology, calling the prosecution a reckless abuse of power against a patriotic citizen who only touched peeling paint. He was detained after stopping to ride his bike and complied with park staff — facing trial just days away before charges were quietly dismissed. 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/16cfb57d0ee82505