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A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges

NPR News·October 1, 2026·1 min read

A D.C. judge has permanently dismissed charges against former Olympian David Hearn related to the Reflecting Pool incident, citing 'exceptional circumstances.' The ruling prevents the federal government from refiling the charges, despite pressure from President Trump to do so. Hearn's legal team celebrated the decision, while prosecutors have not announced an appeal.

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