A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian's Reflecting Pool charges

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Citing "exceptional circumstances," a D.C. judge has ruled that the federal government cannot refile its Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn, despite pressure from President Trump to do so.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:22:59 UTC.

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