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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame

NPR Politics 31 Jul 2026 1 views

The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

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