Hearn seeks permanent bar on Reflecting Pool case amid political controversy

Attorneys for former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn seek to permanently bar any future charges related to the Reflecting Pool incident, arguing the indictment was politically motivated and lacking solid factual support. Prosecutors had indicted Hearn but moved to dismiss the case without prejudice after interior documents showed a rushed, botched installation caused damage. Hearn’s team asks for dismissal with prejudice; the case remains active in DC Superior Court, though a hearing was canceled as the parties navigate the dismissal decision.