Olympian’s Pool Case Drops | Washington DC News

Federal prosecutors are seeking to drop felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool — a mishap allegedly caused by faulty contractor work and rushed installation, not intentional vandalism. The case spiraled after President Trump blamed “vandals,” but evidence now suggests chemicals used to treat algae may have reacted poorly with the new liner, causing the damage. Hearn, 67, has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors are using court docs to argue he’s not responsible — pointing fingers instead at the renovation team and timeline pressures. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/c315d7c671c2da7f