Democrats criticized the Justice Department after it announced it would drop its felony destruction of property charge against former Olympian David Hearn in connection with vandalism at the Reflecting Pool.
Party members argued that the move validated longstanding concerns that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department for political purposes. The department’s decision came after discovering new information that led to the case’s dismissal, according to officials.
Hearn was initially charged with vandalism related to the incident, but the Justice Department decided to drop the case Friday. Democrats said the move underscores broader issues of politicization within the agency, which has been a point of contention in recent months.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
