Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
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"I didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part of the paint in the pool."
— David Hearn , Athlete
"The case should have never been brought."
— David Hearn , Athlete
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President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
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