Federal prosecutors say rushed contractor work, not vandalism, caused damage leading to charges against an Olympian
Weekend Editor
Published
August 1, 2026 11:29AM (EDT)
After millions of dollars in renovations and months of problems like algae and peeling, the Reflecting Pool is still under much controversy even after arrests have been made for alleged property destruction. Charges were recently dropped after an investigation concluded that poor installation not human vandalism. (Oliver Contreras / Getty Images)
