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Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn

The judge dismissed the case with prejudice.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026 3:06PM

A judge on Thursday dismissed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn with prejudice.

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, center, speaks to reporters outside the District of Columbia Courthouse Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, center, speaks to reporters outside the District of Columbia Courthouse Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
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