Prosecutors seek dismissal of vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn

Federal prosecutors are seeking to dismiss the felony vandalism case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment was based on initial reports claiming Hearn caused over $1,000 in damage by tugging at the pool’s coating, but new evidence revealed that the damage resulted from flawed installation by a contractor. The Department of the Interior did not initially disclose this information, making it difficult to prove Hearn's culpability, and prosecutors have requested the case be dismissed without prejudice.

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