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Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees 'irregularities' in grand jury proceedings
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case are available from KSAT 12, including the potential sentence Hearn faces if convicted.
A former Olympian is facing charges related to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The individual, David Hearn, has pleaded not guilty to a felony count of property destruction. His attorneys have requested access to grand jury testimony, citing irregularities in the proceedings.
They are seeking a complete transcript of the closed-door testimony and the legal instructions given to grand jurors. Further details about the case are available from KSAT 12, including the potential sentence Hearn faces if convicted. C.
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Category: parks Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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