Attorneys for Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was previously accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, filed a motion on August 14, 2026, to prevent prosecutors from bringing additional criminal charges against him in connection with the case. The legal team expressed concerns about potential "prosecutorial harassment" linked to President Trump. The motion was submitted to Judge Todd Edelman of the District Court.
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Olympian David Hearn Seeks Protection from Future Charges Related to Reflecting Pool Incident
David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, has filed a motion to stop further criminal charges related to an incident at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys cited concerns of prosecutorial harassment connected to President Trump.
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