Juez de Washington desestima caso de vandalismo en la piscina reflectante contra el olímpico Hearn

Juez de Washington desestima caso de vandalismo en la piscina reflectante contra el olímpico Hearn

Un juez federal en Washington, D. C.

, desestimó de forma permanente los cargos penales contra el excanoísta olímpico Hearn, citando nuevas pruebas que señalan errores del contratista como origen del daño a la piscina reflectante del Monumento a Lincoln y expresando preocupación por la presión política ejercida por el presidente. Informes anteriores indicaron que el juez había rechazado el caso, alegando que la presión del presidente creó circunstancias excepcionales y que los fiscales no podían volver a presentar los cargos de vandalismo.

Actores

Todd Edelman David Hearn Donald Trump Jeanine Pirro Michael Spence White House

Ubicaciones

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool District of Columbia Superior Court White House

Artículos

1 de octubre de 2026
5 en total
Judge ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism
Judge ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism

BBC • 1 de oct 18:45

A federal judge permanently dismissed criminal charges against champion canoeist Connor Hearn, citing new evidence that the Reflecting Pool damage resulted from contractor errors and noting concerns about political pressure from the president.

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A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges
A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges

NPR • 1 de oct 18:22

A Washington D.C. judge ruled that federal prosecutors cannot refile vandalism charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, citing political pressure from the president as a reason to dismiss the case with prejudice.

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Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn permanently dismissed
Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn permanently dismissed

CBS News • 1 de oct 17:16

A Washington, D.C., judge permanently dismissed felony charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn after prosecutors acknowledged the Reflecting Pool damage resulted from a contractor's faulty installation.

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Judge bars U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from charging ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case
Judge bars U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from charging ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool case

NBC News • 1 de oct 14:43

A District of Columbia Superior Court judge dismissed with prejudice the indictment of former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and prohibited the U.S. Attorney's office from pursuing further charges.

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Judges drops Reflecting Pool case permanently, cites Trump pressure
Judges drops Reflecting Pool case permanently, cites Trump pressure

CNBC • 1 de oct 14:33

A Washington judge threw out the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, ruling that President Trump's pressure created exceptional circumstances.

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