Obama Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Former Olympian David Hearn in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “Vandalism” Debacle

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has formally dismissed the felony criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The dismissal follows a motion by prosecutors who cited newly discovered documents indicating a “botched installation” by a contractor, not deliberate vandalism. The judge has yet to rule on whether the dismissal will be with prejudice, which would prevent Hearn from being charged again.

• A federal judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed the felony charge against former Olympian David Hearn for alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
• Prosecutors moved to drop the charges after new Interior Department documents suggested the damage was due to a “botched installation” by the contractor.
• The judge has not yet decided if the dismissal will be with prejudice, meaning prosecutors could potentially refile charges.
• Hearn, a three-time Olympian, faced up to 10 years in prison for the charge.
• President Trump publicly disagreed with the decision to drop the case, calling it a “choke.”