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2. NBC NEWS: 'U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case'
Sat Jul 11, 2026, 09:41 AM
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"WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic canoeist David 'Davey' Hearn pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday in connection with allegations of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool."

"Hearn was arraigned in D.C. Superior Court following a grand jury indictment on a single count of destruction of property after he was accused of causing more than $1,000 in damage to the pool."

"Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean released Hearn on his own recognizance. His next hearing will be Aug. 5."

"Norm Eisen, one of Hearn’s attorneys, spoke to reporters outside court Thursday following the hearing."

“ 'Every American is at risk, and every American should be alarmed by this prosecution,' Eisen said, adding: 'Mr. Hearn is innocent.' "

“ ' It is not a crime to touch the Reflecting Pool, to touch water in the United States of America,' he said. 'This is a case that should never have been brought.' "

"A chorus of 'Davey! Davey!' echoed around the courthouse after Eisen addressed the public."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-olympian-david-hearn-arraigned-charges-reflecting-pool-vandalism-ca-rcna353638

Trump couldn't get a conviction against the Sandwich Guy, and he arguably did something illegal (throw a Subway sandwich at an officer). This will also be laughed out of court.

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