Hearn’s Defense Challenges Pool Damage Claim | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 2m

David Hearn’s defense is mounting a fierce challenge to his indictment over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, arguing the government’s sole witness admitted the pool was already in bad shape — with leaks, worn joints, and a pre-existing rip — and that repairs were inevitable regardless of Hearn’s actions. The defense is pushing for grand jury materials to prove the charges lack merit, claiming the witness never stated Hearn caused the damage and that key evidence, like a photo Hearn took before touching the pool, was withheld. They also accuse prosecutors of misleading…