The Trump administration has announced the dismissal of charges in a high-profile vandalism case involving the Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors stated that damage to the iconic Washington D.C. landmark was due to a "botched" installation.
The Justice Department admitted that the Reflecting Pool's renovation was "hasty and botched," leading to the decision to drop the case. The charges had been filed against an Olympic canoeist, who was accused of vandalizing the pool.
Prosecutors concluded that the damage was attributable to the faulty installation rather than any alleged vandalism. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
