Olympic legend David Hearn, 67, was cleared of felony vandalism charges after the US Attorney for DC, Jeanine Pirro, dropped the case—citing new evidence that blamed a botched $14M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, not vandals. The project, ordered by Trump ahead of the 250th Independence Day, suffered from peeling coatings and algae blooms, which Trump repeatedly blamed on “vandals” without proof. Hearn, arrested for touching a loose liner while visiting, insists he’s innocent and calls the charges a political farce. His lawyers demand an apology, accusing the government of abuse of power. Trump fiercely disagreed with Pirro’s decision on Truth Social, insisting vandalism occurred and threatening harsh sentences for anyone damaging his projects. The dismissal now shifts blame to contractor errors—and the president’s unsubstantiated claims.
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