NYT
Prosecutor in D.C. Moves to Dismiss More Reflecting Pool Cases
Monday, August 3, 2026
The U.S. attorney's office in Washington, D.C. moved to dismiss multiple cases involving the Reflecting Pool after investigators determined that structural damage resulted from a renovation project rather than vandalism. The cases had been prosecuted based on the earlier assumption of intentional damage. The office did not specify how many cases would be dismissed or provide details on the renovation's scope or timeline.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/us/reflecting-pool-charges.html
