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Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

The US Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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The US Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. But by the June 19 incident that led to his arrest, the lining had already begun to peel. In moving to dismiss the case, Pirro admitted that the damage to the landmark was the “result of flawed installation by the contractor” instead of intentional vandalism.

Furthermore, DOJ will drop Reflecting Pool criminal case, citing 'flawed installation'. The administration owes Mr. Hearn an apology,” the lawyers said.

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The US Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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But by the June 19 incident that led to his arrest, the lining had already begun to peel.
according to Washington Examiner
In moving to dismiss the case, Pirro admitted that the damage to the landmark was the “result of flawed installation by the contractor” instead of intentional vandalism.
according to Washington Examiner
DOJ will drop Reflecting Pool criminal case, citing 'flawed installation'.
according to The Hill — Just In
The administration owes Mr. Hearn an apology,” the lawyers said.
according to Global News