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Former Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism sees grand jury ‘irregularities’

Former Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism sees grand jury ‘irregularities’

Summary

David Hearn, a 67-year-old former Olympian, was charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He pleaded not guilty and is now asking a judge to review the full grand jury records because he believes there were problems during the secret grand jury process.

Key Facts

  • David Hearn is a former Olympian aged 67.
  • He was charged with vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • Hearn pleaded not guilty to the charge.
  • He was indicted earlier this month by a grand jury.
  • Hearn claims there were "irregularities" in the grand jury proceedings.
  • He has asked a judge to release the complete grand jury records.
  • Grand jury proceedings are usually secret and decide if someone should be formally charged.
  • The specific nature of the alleged vandalism was not detailed in the article.
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