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Ripple effects: After Hearn, three others have their Reflecting Pool charges dropped

Monday, August 3, 2026


Prosecutors dropped charges against David Hearn on Friday, stating that damage to the Reflecting Pool resulted from a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. Following Hearn's case dismissal, charges were dropped against three other individuals who faced similar allegations related to the same incident.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/03/nx-s1-5918001/reflecting-pool-vandalism-charges-dropped

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