Prosecutors have moved to dismiss charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Trump had previously alleged that vandals were responsible for the damage.

However, on Friday, prosecutors acknowledged that the damage was "the result of flawed installation." This statement suggests that the damage was not caused by Hearn's actions but rather by issues with the pool's construction or maintenance.

Hearn, a former Olympian, had been facing accusations related to the incident. The decision to drop charges signifies a shift in the official explanation for the damage, attributing it to installation errors rather than vandalism. The exact nature of the "flawed installation" has not been detailed, but it appears to be the primary reason for the dismissal of charges.