DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump

8 verified updates • corroborated by 6 independent sources • tracked since July 31, 2026

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Jul 31, 09:00 PM 1 source: NPR
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
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Jul 31, 10:30 PM 1 source: The Washington Post
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump
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Jul 31, 11:30 PM 1 source: The New York Times
Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
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Aug 01, 12:00 AM 1 source: The Washington Post
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump
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Aug 01, 01:00 AM 2 sources: Al Jazeera, BBC News
Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn
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Aug 01, 01:30 AM 1 source: The Washington Post
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump
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Aug 01, 03:30 AM 1 source: washingtonpost.com
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Aug 01, 04:00 AM 1 source: The Washington Post