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Ripple effects: Three people have Reflecting Pool charges dropped after Hearn request

By Rachel TreismanAugust 3, 2026·Source: NPR·1 views

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The repainted Reflecting Pool, pictured in late July, was drained a second time after the Fourth of July fireworks.

Federal prosecutors moved to drop their case against David Hearn, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for others who were charged.

(Image credit: Finn Gomez)

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