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Judge cites Trump’s threats in permanent dismissal of Reflecting Pool damage charges against Olympian

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A federal judge on Thursday dismissed charges against David Hearn, the former US Olympian initially accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial with prejudice, citing President Donald Trump’s comments to ensure charges cannot be brought in the future.

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