Former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi dismissed the government’s case against ex-Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court to a felony charge of destroying property at the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool. Rossi, speaking on LiveNOW from Fox, questioned the strength of the evidence, noting prosecutors only have allegations that Hearn touched a detached piece of pool liner, making proof beyond a reasonable doubt difficult. The case follows President Donald Trump’s claim on Truth Social that the pool’s liner was cut with a sharp blade, leaving a long gash. Hearn faces up to ten years in prison if convicted, and his next court appearance is scheduled for August 5.