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The Justice Department is dropping charges against Olympic legend David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool — a move fueled by newly uncovered evidence showing the damage stemmed from faulty contractor work and rushed repairs ahead of major anniversary events. Hearn’s legal team had long argued the pool was already in disrepair, with leaks and rips pre-dating his alleged involvement, calling the prosecution politically motivated and an abuse of power. With trial looming, prosecutors now admit they couldn’t prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt after receiving critical documents from the Interior Department — leaving Hearn, who has always maintained his innocence, vindicated and free.

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