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Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
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US prosecutors have dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian regarding damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. The government now admits the damage was caused by a botched installation by contractors rather than criminal activity.
Image source, Getty Images By Max Matza and Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu Published 31 July 2026 Updated 1 hour ago US prosecutors have dropped charges against a former Olympian who had been accused of vandalising the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, writing in court documents that the damage is now believed to be "the result of flawed installation by the contractor".
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