Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits ‘botched’ repairs0

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• August 1, 2026

The BBC has contacted the contractor for comment. Hearn’s lawyers said in a statement to BBC News, that the case “should have never been brought”. “Its dismissal today does not erase the abuse of government power in arresting and charging a patriotic American who did nothing wrong. The government’s approach was ready, fire, aim.” The