A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges

Oct 1, 2026 · Rachel Treisman

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A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, left, and his attorney Norm Eisen, right, leave D.C. court with a smile in early September after a hearing about the dismissal of his vandalism charges.

Citing "exceptional circumstances," a D.C. judge has ruled that the federal government cannot refile its Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn, despite pressure from President Trump to do so.

(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)