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October 6, 2026
David Hearn's Attorneys Request DOJ and Interior Investigations into Misconduct
- Hearn was falsely indicted for vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, later dismissed due to contractor error.
- Attorneys claim Hearn's rights were violated during his detention and indictment process.
- They allege misconduct by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and other officials, including improper handling of evidence.
- A judge has ruled the case dismissed with prejudice, preventing future prosecution.
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- Attorneys for Olympian David Hearn ask internal watchdogs at DOJ, Interior Dept. to investigate potential misconductOct 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM · CBS News
- Inspectors general should probe Reflecting Pool case, ex-Olympian’s attorneys sayOct 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM · Washington Post
- Wrongly Indicted Man Seeks Inquiry of Official Conduct in Reflecting Pool CaseOct 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM · NYT
- Lawyers urge watchdogs to examine Reflecting Pool case against ex-OlympianOct 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM · The Hill