- Former Olympian David Hearn, 67, was indicted for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; he says he only touched a peeled coating during a bike stop and has pleaded not guilty (trial set for Sept. 28).
- Hearn’s lawyers want full grand jury transcripts, arguing testimony shows the pool already had major preexisting damage and pointing to “irregularities” in the proceedings.
- The incident is tied to controversy over the Trump‑championed renovation — Trump blamed a “sick” vandal, while critics call the repairs shoddy and Hearn’s supporters say the prosecution is politically motivated.
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