Ex-Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool damage sees 'irregularities' in proceedings
Former Olympian David Hearn has been charged with felony property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys are seeking a court order for the full grand‑jury transcripts and the legal instructions given to jurors, citing alleged irregularities in the proceedings. A trial is scheduled for September 28, and the case is occurring amid broader political debate over the pool’s condition.
- ▪Hearn was indicted on one count of property destruction, accused of causing at least $1,000 in damage to the Reflecting Pool.
- ▪He pleaded not guilty and a trial is set for September 28 in D.C. Superior Court.
- ▪Defense lawyers argue that National Park Service testimony showed the pool had substantial pre‑existing damage before Hearn’s alleged contact.
- ▪The defense has filed a motion to obtain the complete grand‑jury testimony and the instructions given to jurors, claiming the evidence was insufficient to support the damage amount.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoLocal NewsShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onEx-Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool damage sees 'irregularities' in proceedingsA former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seeking access to all the closed-door testimony that led to his indictmentByMICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated PressJuly 27, 2026, 7:22 PM1:26Individuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Washington.
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