More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Charges Dropped by Pirro's Office
August 3, 2026 / 9:21 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges against Justin Carreno, Sophie Dennison-Gibby, and Cameron Thiers for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- These dismissals follow the earlier dropping of charges against former Olympian David Hearn for similar accusations.
- The prosecution cited new information indicating the damage was caused by a contractor's error during installation, not vandalism.
- President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum criticized the decision, asserting that vandals were responsible for the damage.
- Attorneys for the defendants stated that the charges should never have been brought and that their clients faced significant hardship, including job loss and financial strain.