Ex-Olympian challenges Reflecting Pool damage charge

Former Olympian David Hearn is facing felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and is challenging the grand jury proceedings by citing irregularities and arguing the pool had preexisting damage. His attorneys are requesting full access to grand jury testimony and transcripts to contest the indictment.

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