Judge permanently dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against ex-Olympian

A D.C. judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism.

• Judge Todd Edelman ordered the case against David Hearn dismissed with prejudice, permanently barring prosecutors from refiling.
• The Justice Department dropped the charges in July after finding pool damage resulted from a botched contractor installation, not vandalism.
• Edelman cited President Trump's pressure on prosecutors, saying Hearn faces the unique possibility the government will revive the meritless case.
• Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals and urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revive the case against Hearn, a Democratic donor.