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October 21, 2026
Hearn's Attorneys Urge DOJ Inspector General to Reconsider Investigation Decision Amid Allegations of Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Hearn's attorneys have formally requested the DOJ Inspector General to reconsider its refusal to investigate alleged misconduct by prosecutors in the case.
- They allege that evidence shows prosecutors rushed to charge Hearn despite knowing he did not cause any damage, and that witness testimony was improperly altered.
- The indictment against Hearn was dismissed after it was determined that damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to contractor error, not vandalism.
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- DOJ's inspector general declines to investigate prosecutors who falsely charged Olympian David Hearn in Reflecting Pool caseOct 21, 2026 at 1:42 PM · CBS News
- DOJ watchdog won't investigate 'misconduct' in Reflecting Pool vandalism caseOct 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM · Independent
- Justice Department IG refuses to investigate botched Reflecting Pool case after Trump’s false vandalism claimsOct 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM · NBC
- Ex-Olympic canoeist's lawyers urge DOJ inspector general to reconsider Reflecting Pool case probeOct 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM · The Hill