The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped vandalism charges against former Olympic athlete David Hearn, aged 67, regarding damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. Court documents obtained by Reuters reveal the department's decision. The case centered around alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. However, the Trump administration now acknowledges the damage was a result of substandard workmanship during renovation efforts. This admission effectively clears Hearn of any wrongdoing in the incident. The documents confirm the government no longer believes Hearn was responsible for the damage. The case’s dismissal concludes an investigation that had cast scrutiny on the former Olympian.