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Judge Permanently Dismisses Case Against Olympian David Hearn

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
The dismissal entered on Oct. 1, 2026 bars the government from refiling the charge.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the case on July 31, 2026 after Interior Department evidence blamed contractor errors.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pirro, saying she “choked” and demanded she reinstate the prosecution.

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U.S. D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman permanently dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn.
The dismissal entered on Oct. 1, 2026 bars the government from refiling the charge.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the case on July 31, 2026 after Interior Department evidence blamed contractor errors.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pirro, saying she “choked” and demanded she reinstate the prosecution.