Lawyers for ex-Olympian cleared in Reflecting Pool case call for government watchdog investigations

Attorneys for former U.S. Olympian David Hearn have requested that federal watchdogs investigate the Department of Justice regarding the handling of a felony case against their client. Hearn was previously charged with intentionally damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but the government dropped the charges after concluding he was not responsible for the incident.

The legal team’s formal request seeks an inquiry into the methods used by prosecutors to build the case before the determination of his innocence. The move highlights concerns regarding the investigative process and the decision-making of the Justice Department in pursuing felony charges against the athlete.