news Scmp World 2026-08-01

US Drops Charges Against Ex-Olympian Over Reflecting Pool Incident

The U.S. Justice Department is dismissing criminal charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New information suggests a contractor's error and project rush were the causes.

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