Former Olympian David Hearn speaks out after vandalism case is permanently dismissed

Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn says he is “relieved” after a Washington, D.C. judge permanently dismissed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against him, ending the possibility that prosecutors could recharge him.

Hearn was indicted this summer and prosecutors alleged that he ripped a piece of the lining from the pool while he was out on a bike ride.

The charges were rolled out in a press conference where U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Hearn "forcefully and violently" vandalized the pool and that they had proof "beyond a reasonable doubt."