US drops Olympian David Hearn case over Lincoln Pool damage
What's new: Prosecutors said new Interior Department records pointed to flawed installation, making a conviction hard to prove.
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US moves to drop case against Olympian over Lincoln Pool damage
What's new: prosecutors now blame a flawed contractor installation and a rush before America 250 events, not vandalism.
The New York Times, CNBC
Lincoln Reflecting Pool repair bill climbs past $16 million
What's new: A second no-bid contract added $1.74 million for an algae-killing system after the repaint job began peeling.
The Hill, ABC News
Algae returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after $14.2M overhaul
What's new: The cleanup came days after a no-bid renovation added a dark blue coating and a new water-treatment system.
The New York Times, The Hill