Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
Prosecutors are moving to dismiss vandalism charges against David Hearn related to damage at the Reflecting Pool following its $14 million renovation. The government had accused Hearn of intentionally ripping sealant, but he maintains he only touched the water out of curiosity, and prosecutors now blame a faulty installation for the damage.
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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
Prosecutors are moving to dismiss vandalism charges against David Hearn related to damage at the Reflecting Pool following its $14 million renovation. The government had accused Hearn of intentionally ripping sealant, but he maintains he only touched the water out of curiosity, and prosecutors now blame a faulty installation for the damage.
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