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The Justice Department dismissed charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's flawed installation and project delays linked to the America 250 celebration. Hearn's lawyers argued the case was flawed from the outset, citing visible issues and the contractor's prior acknowledgment of repair needs.

Lawyers for David Hearn, a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claim the Justice Department knew or should have known the case was flawed. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed charges against Hearn after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's faulty work, not his actions, linking it to a rushed project for the America 250 celebration.

The Justice Department dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence showing the damage resulted from a contractor's flawed installation. Hearn's lawyers argued the case was flawed from the start, while President Donald Trump criticized the decision.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump alleged Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' under judicial pressure, while Hearn claimed he examined the pool's coating and obeyed a park worker's instruction to stop. The Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges marked an embarrassing setback during Trump's second term.

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump claimed Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' under judicial pressure and expressed disappointment with her dismissal of the case, which he argued involved deliberate vandalism rather than construction flaws. Hearn stated he briefly touched the pool's coating during a bike ride but complied with a park worker's instructions.

Prosecutors dismissed charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The U.S. Attorney cited contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause, blaming rushed installation and withheld information from the Interior Department.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about a rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which led to the pool's lining damage.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about rushed and flawed installation work by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, leading to peeling and damage attributed to overspray and delamination.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, after determining the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool likely resulted from contractor error. The U.S. Attorney's office cited withheld information from the Interior Department about rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause of the damage.

The U.S. Attorney's office dismissed charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn for damaging the Reflecting Pool, citing evidence that the damage resulted from a flawed installation process rather than vandalism. Prosecutors acknowledged being misled by incomplete information from the Department of the Interior.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors cited new evidence showing the damage likely resulted from contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings during the pool's renovation, rather than vandalism.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause. The Interior Department withheld information about rushed and botched installation leading to the damage, which prosecutors now say cannot be attributed to vandalism.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about flawed installation work by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which led to the pool's lining damage.

The Justice Department admitted the $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was flawed and dropped a criminal case against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of damaging the pool. The case was dismissed after documents revealed the damage resulted from flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings and a rushed project timeline for the America 250 celebration in 2026.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's 'American flag blue' liner has faded to gray since being drained, revealing issues with the renovation project. President Trump's efforts to revamp the pool faced cost overruns, algae blooms, and peeling coatings, with vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, amid criticism of the repair quality.

Former Olympian David Hearn was indicted by the Justice Department for tearing the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, charged with felony destruction of property under D.C. Code Section 22-303. The damage, valued over $1,000, involved removing two square feet of 'American flag blue' epoxy primer.

Lawmakers demand investigations into the troubled $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing no-bid contracts awarded to vendors with ties to President Donald Trump. The project has faced issues like algal blooms and peeling paint, with Trump blaming vandals for the problems. Two contractors, Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings, were awarded contracts for the pool's purification and repainting.

Lawmakers demand investigations into the $16 million Reflecting Pool renovation project, citing no-bid contracts to vendors with ties to President Trump, peeling paint, and algae issues. Trump blamed vandals for the problems, while a wildlife nonprofit examined dead ducks near the site.

Congressional Democrats demand investigations into the $16 million Reflecting Pool renovation project, citing corruption and lack of transparency. The project has faced issues like peeling paint and algae, with the president blaming vandals without evidence. Two contractors with ties to the president were awarded no-bid contracts for repairs.

Lawmakers demand investigations into the troubled $16 million Reflecting Pool renovation, citing no-bid contracts awarded to vendors with ties to President Donald Trump. The project has faced issues including peeling paint and algae blooms, with Trump blaming vandals despite lack of evidence.

President Donald Trump claimed six people were arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, alleging a '350 foot gash' in its coating without evidence. The troubled $14-million renovation, intended to prepare the pool for the nation’s 250th anniversary, has faced issues like algae blooms and peeling paint, which Trump attributed to vandalism. The Interior Department and Park Police have not confirmed the claims, and no images substantiating the allegations were released as of Tuesday.

President Donald Trump claimed six people were arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has faced issues like algae blooms and peeling paint after a $14-million renovation. Trump attributed the damage to vandalism without evidence, while the Interior Department and U.S. Park Police have not confirmed his claims. Security has been increased around the pool ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

Five people were arrested for vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which recently underwent $15 million in renovations. A Trump administration official reported the incident, and Trump alleged chemical tampering and damage to new grass around the pool. Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which handled the pool's coating, stated repairs would occur once the pool is drained.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's newly applied blue coating is peeling days after a $14.7 million renovation ordered by President Donald Trump. Experts and the contractor involved have not yet identified the cause of the delamination or confirmed whether it is a localized or systemic issue.

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC turned green with algae shortly after a $14.2m renovation. The no-bid contract for the project was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, a company previously linked to a swimming pool renovation at one of Donald Trump’s golf clubs.

The Trump administration renovated the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, with a $14.2 million project to seal and paint its bottom 'American flag blue.' Satellite images show the pool's surface changed from green to a darker hue after the renovation, which Trump claimed improved its functionality and appearance.

Atlantic Industrial Coatings, a Virginia-based contractor, received a $13.1 million no-bid contract to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is seven times higher than President Trump's initial cost estimate. A government analysis found the contract's profit margin to be inflated.

Rep. Joe Neguse questioned Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about a $13M contract for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation project. The contract was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings without bidding. This exchange occurred during a House Natural Resource Committee hearing on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request.

A $6.9m no-bid contract to paint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, a company with ties to Donald Trump. The company previously renovated a swimming pool at Trump's Virginia golf course. The contract has raised claims of favoritism.