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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

Judge dismisses felony vandalism charge against Olympian David Hearn

A Washington, D.C. judge formally dismissed the felony vandalism charge against Olympic canoeist David Hearn on Thursday. The dismissal followed a decision by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to drop the case.

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Why It Matters

The dismissal removes the charge against David Hearn, ending the legal proceedings related to the alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.

Key Facts

  • A judge in Washington, D.C. formally dismissed the felony charge against David Hearn.
  • The charge was related to the alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
  • U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro withdrew the prosecution's case.
  • The dismissal occurred on Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

personTodd Edelman“D.C. Superior Court Judge presiding over the case”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personDavid Hearn“Olympic canoeist and defendant in the vandalism case”locationReflecting Pool“Site of the alleged vandalism”organizationInterior Department“Federal agency involved in the investigation”personBarack Obama“Former President who nominated Judge Edelman”locationWashington, D.C.“Location of the court and the incident”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia”