{"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A D.C. judge on Thursday permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian canoeist David Hearn with prejudice, barring prosecutors from refiling the charges."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Hearn was accused of intentionally damaging the newly placed lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in early July."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"SEE ALSO | State Department says more than 250,000 visas revoked"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"But prosecutors dismissed the charges after determining the issue was due to a botched installation by the contractor."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A D.C. judge initially granted a request from the Department of Justice to dismiss the felony charge without prejudice, meaning prosecutors could still file charges."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"SEE ALSO | Judge grants DOJ request to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Reflecting Pool has faced several issues in recent months, including algae growth, peeling paint, and vandalism."}}]}

Kendra Mann

Charges permanently dismissed against former Olympian David Hearn in Reflecting Pool case