Former Olympian David Hearn is pushing back against President Trump's comments about his case, urging the court to dismiss the vandalism charges for good.
In new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Hearn argues the case against him has always been political and lacks strong evidence.
>>> Huawei launches 12,000mAh 100W power bank with offline tracking
He says Trump's continued rhetoric only adds to his concern.
Hearn's request comes after Judge Jeanine Pirro moved to drop the charges without prejudice, which would allow prosecutors to refile later.
>>> Martha Stewart Says Being Single Is Great, Doesn't Want an 'Older, Ill' Partner
Hearn wants the case dismissed with prejudice, permanently closing the matter.
He says Trump's public statements, including claims that Pirro "choked" under pressure, show that the case is being influenced by politics rather than facts.
Hearn also points to Trump's veiled threats about Pirro's job as a reason to distrust any partial resolution.
>>> Perez Hilton Showed No Signs of Distress Before Alarming Live Stream
Without a complete dismissal, Hearn says he remains exposed to continued harassment, from Trump on down.
The former Olympic canoeist was arrested after reaching into the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
>>> In-N-Out Mourns Employee Killed in Idaho Shooting, Supports Family
He was later indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court.
