Pirro Drops Case Against Olympian Over Reflecting Pool

Pirro's filing Friday said prosecutors initially presented a grand jury with evidence that the damage was caused by vandals, based on reports from the Interior Department and the Park Police. But after the grand jury returned the indictment, the Interior Department provided "additional documents" showing the damage that occurred in June was "the result of flawed installation" by the contractor. She also blamed "the rush to complete the project prior to events associated with the America 250 celebration in the weeks surrounding Independence Day 2026."

Hearn's attorneys called the case a "scapegoat" for the troubled renovation. In a statement, lawyers Norm Eisen, Mary Dohrmann and Steve Levin said, "The Trump administration's case against Davey Hearn should have never been brought. Its dismissal today does not erase the abuse of government power in arresting and charging a patriotic American who did nothing wrong. The government's approach was ready, fire, aim. The administration owes Mr. Hearn an apology."

The U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. told CNBC, "The motion speaks for itself." The White House did not respond to a request for comment.