David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the indictment on July 2, stating that Hearn caused at least $1,000 in damage. Hearn's attorneys argue that the charges are politically motivated and lack factual support. They filed a motion to dismiss the case with prejudice, which would prevent the prosecution from bringing the case again. Pirro's office has since moved to dismiss the case without prejudice, acknowledging issues with the evidence. The case remains active in D.C. Superior Court, and a judge has yet to rule on the dismissal.
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Former Olympic Canoeist David Hearn Indicted in Reflecting Pool Case
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys claim the prosecution is politically motivated and have requested a dismissal with prejudice. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has moved to dismiss the case without prejudice, acknowledging evidence issues.
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Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case
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Former Olympic Canoeist David Hearn Indicted in Reflecting Pool Case