Charges Dropped Against Olympian for Reflecting Pool Damage The US government has dropped charges against an Olympic athlete who damaged the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall in Washington, D. C.
The incident occurred on a summer evening when the pool was used as a makeshift skate park by the Olympian and several friends. According to eyewitnesses, the damage happened roughly two months ago.
The charges brought against the Olympian included destruction of government property and negligent endangerment.