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Hearn’s Case Turns on Hidden Evidence | Wilmington News
Federal prosecutors are reconsidering felony vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn after newly revealed evidence shows the Reflecting Pool’s damage was likely due to pre-existing flaws — not Hearn’s actions. The Department of the Interior withheld key records, forcing prosecutors to reassess their case and potentially drop charges. Hearn’s lawyers demand an apology, calling it an abuse of power for rushing to indict without full facts. This isn’t his first brush with the law — nearly 30 years ago, he walked away from federal charges after a dramatic Potomac River canoe…
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