"Olympic Athlete Seeks Protection from 'Prosecutorial Harassment' in Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Case. David Hearn, a decorated Olympic canoeist, is facing a new round of controversy surrounding his involvement in a high-profile vandalism case at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Attorneys for Hearn have filed a motion in court, urging Judge Todd Edelman to block prosecutors from pursuing further charges in the case, citing concerns that President Trump's involvement in the investigation amounts to 'prosecutorial harassment.' The move comes as Hearn's legal team attempts to mitigate the fallout from the incident, which has already led to a string of charges and a damaged reputation. As the case continues to unfold, Hearn's lawyers argue that Trump's influence is unfairly tainting the proceedings and compromising their client's right to a fair trial."
Attorneys for the Olympian previously accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool filed a motion Thursday to bar prosecutors from bringing further criminal charges against him related to the case, citing fears of “prosecutorial harassment" by President Trump. The legal team for Olympic canoeist David Hearn called for Judge Todd Edelman of the District...
