Olympian’s Pool Case Falls Apart | Lawrence News

Former Olympian David Hearn was charged with felony vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool — but new evidence shows the damage was pre-existing, caused by a contractor rushing to finish work for a major event. The Justice Department, under U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, dropped the charges, admitting Hearn wasn’t responsible. Hearn’s lawyers argue the government ignored obvious facts and photos showing the pool’s deteriorating condition. Trump criticized Pirro for “choking” and “folding,” insisting it was vandalism — despite the evidence pointing to construction failure. Hearn claims he simply touched a loose coating while biking and released it after being told to by a park worker. This rare legal reversal highlights a clash between political pressure and prosecutorial accountability. 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/465acf6ccac52c46