How the Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case Fell Apart The Reflecting Pool vandalism case has been the subject of much speculation and outrage in recent weeks, with President Trump weighing in on the matter.
However, it appears that the entire affair was built on shaky ground. Government prosecutors have dropped all charges against David Hearn, the Olympic canoeist accused of ripping the pool's lining with his bare hands.
The case began to unravel after the government's own investigation revealed that the damage was likely caused by a botched installation process.