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Olympian’s Pool Mess Up Becomes Legal Drama | Orlando News
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Federal prosecutors are poised to drop felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn, 67, after reclassifying the damage to the Reflecting Pool as an accident caused by rushed installation—not intentional vandalism. The controversy erupted following a costly renovation plagued by algae issues and chemical treatments, leading to liner fragments appearing and sparking public blame—including from former President Trump. Hearn, who competed in three Olympics and pleaded not guilty in July, now faces potential exoneration as prosecutors cite faulty workmanship and tight deadlines as the real culprits.
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