Mary Dohrmann

Lawyers for David Hearn, a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claim the Justice Department knew or should have known the case was flawed. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed charges against Hearn after new evidence showed the damage stemmed from a contractor's faulty work, not his actions, linking it to a rushed project for the America 250 celebration.

David Hearn is charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his defense claims preexisting damage negates the felony charge. The government's witness testified that repairs were already needed regardless of Hearn's actions.

David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, is charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his legal team argues the pool was already damaged before he allegedly touched it. A National Park Service witness testified that repairs costing $6,000 to $15,000 were necessary regardless of Hearn's actions, and Hearn's attorneys have requested grand jury materials to challenge the felony charge.

A D.C. Superior Court judge urged the Trump administration to preserve sections of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damaged by a Maryland man to ensure the defense can examine the evidence. The judge warned that failing to maintain the site could harm the trial, as the defense argues the government altered the evidence by draining and repairing the pool.

A D.C. Superior Court judge urged the Trump administration to preserve the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as evidence in a case against David Hearn, a Maryland man accused of damaging it. The defense argued the government's failure to preserve the evidence, despite a written demand, undermines Hearn's ability to examine material for his defense.

David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, and a status hearing is scheduled for August 5. Prosecutors claim he vandalized the renovated pool, while his legal team argues the case is politically motivated and a misuse of court resources.

David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, with a status hearing scheduled for August 5, and his legal team argued the prosecution was unjust.

David C. Hearn, a three-time Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case involves a scheduled status hearing on August 5, with Hearn's legal team arguing against pre-trial conditions and prosecutors claiming substantial evidence. The Reflecting Pool's renovation, overseen by Trump, was cited as context for the alleged vandalism.

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense argues the prosecution is an overreach, while the government claims he ripped out two square feet of the pool's liner. Three others were charged with misdemeanors for similar acts.

David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, and a status hearing is scheduled for August 5. His legal team, including Norm Eisen and Mary C. Dohrmann, argued against pre-trial conditions, while prosecutors stated they have substantial evidence.

Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., facing a felony charge of property destruction over $1,000. His attorney criticized the government's evidence as weak, and the court delayed the trial until February 2027. The Reflecting Pool has faced ongoing issues including algae growth and vandalism allegations.

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense claims the charges are politically motivated, while prosecutors allege he caused over $1,000 in damage. The case involves the Trump administration's renovation project, which has faced issues including algae blooms and coating problems.

The Trump administration will use the same company to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing its 'fantastic job' despite prior issues. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum attributed damage to vandals, while repairs face challenges like algae blooms and peeling coatings. Multiple arrests, including former Olympian David Hearn, are linked to the vandalism.