Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA view of the Lincoln Memorial as the Reflecting Pool is drained on the National Mall on July 22 (Getty)U.S. Olympian David Hearn, charged with felony destruction of property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, is asking a judge to release secret grand jury testimony. Hearn's attorneys argue prosecutors relied on flawed evidence to secure his indictment, specifically regarding the estimated $1,000 in damage. The defense claims a National Park Service official testified to the grand jury that the Reflecting Pool had substantial pre-existing damage, including leaks and a torn liner, before Hearn's alleged actions. The same witness reportedly could not identify any damage directly caused by Hearn or state that repairs would have differed due to his conduct. Hearn, who faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, and his supporters contend the prosecution is politically motivated and linked to the controversy surrounding the Reflecting Pool's multimillion-dollar restoration project. In fullFormer Olympian says grand jury irregularities tainted Trump’s Reflecting Pool prosecutionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The evidence Trump’s team used to charge an Olympian may have backfired
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA view of the Lincoln Memorial as the Reflecting Pool is drained on the National Mall on July 22 (Getty)U.S. Olympian David Hearn, charged with felony destruction of property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, is asking a judge to release secret grand jury testimony. Hearn's attorneys argue prosecutors relied on flawed evidence to secure his indictment, specifically regarding the estimated $1,000 in damage. The defense claims a National Park Service official testified to the grand jury that the Reflecting Pool had substantial pre-existing damage, including leaks and a torn liner, before Hearn's alleged actions. The same witness reportedly could not identify any damage directly caused by Hearn or state that repairs would have differed due to his conduct. Hearn, who faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, and his supporters contend the prosecution is politically motivated and linked to the controversy surrounding the Reflecting Pool's multimillion-dollar restoration project. In fullFormer Olympian says grand jury irregularities tainted Trump’s Reflecting Pool prosecutionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
