# Justice Dept to Drop Charges Against Olympian | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-31T22:40:26+00:00
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Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews The Justice Department is dropping charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence suggests the damage stemmed from a rushed, botched contractor job tied to upcoming America 250 celebrations in July 2026—not intentional destruction. Hearn’s legal team calls the case politically motivated and an abuse of power, demanding an apology for their client, a patriotic athlete who pleaded not guilty. With trial postponed, supporters argue this prosecution was a desperate attempt to deflect blame. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/48ef216b3b50642c

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