Reflecting Pool

A judge has ruled that prosecutors cannot revive a case against former Olympian David Hearn connected to charges involving a reflecting pool, after the charges were previously dropped. The decision closes off attempts to bring the matter back to court. The ruling ties together sports and environmental circles, and comes amid ongoing public interest in legal actions involving high-profile former athletes.

Prosecutors will dismiss the vandalism case against a former Olympian over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The announcement, reported by ESPN, ends a case that drew attention because of the defendant's athletic background and the landmark involved. The reason for the dismissal has not been detailed in initial reports.