Washington Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Against Olympian Hearn

Judge ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism

BBC • 10月01日 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.

A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges

NPR • 10月01日 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.

Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn permanently dismissed

CBS News • 10月01日 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.

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

NBC News • 10月01日 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.

Judges drops Reflecting Pool case permanently, cites Trump pressure

CNBC • 10月01日 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.