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Reflecting Pool Vandal Pleads Not Guilty; Lawyer Calls Him 'Scapegoat'

Updated 2026-07-09 16:55 UTC 1 source Negative

David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, pleaded not guilty. His lawyer argued that he was a scapegoat for a felony charge.

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"If Mr. Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk," a lawyer said as he blasted the Trump administration.
2026-07-09 16:45 UTC
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