Lawyers urge watchdogs to examine Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian
Summary
Lawyers for David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympian, have asked federal watchdogs to review how the Justice Department handled a felony case against him. Hearn was cleared of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his lawyers want an investigation into the case before prosecutors found he was not responsible.Key Facts
- David Hearn is a former U.S. Olympic athlete.
- He was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Prosecutors ultimately decided Hearn was not responsible.
- Hearn’s lawyers claim the Justice Department built a felony case against him prematurely.
- Lawyers have asked inspectors general from the DOJ and Interior Departments to investigate.
- The letter requesting the investigation was sent on a Tuesday.
- The case concerns possible mishandling by federal prosecutors.
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a significant landmark in Washington, D.C.
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