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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
18 hrs ago

"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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An initial observation: Baitball Blogger 18 hrs ago #1
It's pretty obvious that Trump is a loser, his entire life is about screwing over people, not paying walkingman 17 hrs ago #4
Yup. All on point. Baitball Blogger 17 hrs ago #5
Very well said PatSeg 17 hrs ago #6
Just imagine if Fox had been the prevalent network during Jim Crow era BattleRow 16 hrs ago #7
And Rush Limbaugh on the radio PatSeg 16 hrs ago #9
They blew and continue to blow the dog whistle of hatred and divisiveness. BattleRow 16 hrs ago #10
And sadly, it is so easy to capture the attention PatSeg 14 hrs ago #13
It has to be louder to hear that frequency of the dog whistle messaging,IMHO. BattleRow 13 hrs ago #15
Ha, ha, I suppose that makes sense PatSeg 9 hrs ago #21
NBC NEWS: 'U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case' sop 18 hrs ago #2
And another one Winebox Pirro is going to lose. MarineCombatEngineer 17 hrs ago #3
Zero Pirro BattleRow 16 hrs ago #8
"Winebox".... COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #11
Back atcha Col. MarineCombatEngineer 15 hrs ago #12
I second that salute! BattleRow 8 hrs ago #22
Trump DOJ wanted to set a high bond? LisaL 13 hrs ago #14
I am not so sure the sarcasm tag is needed sarisataka 13 hrs ago #18
I am really glad to see this, TY! Cha 13 hrs ago #16
Good! peggysue2 13 hrs ago #17
This whole mess borders on being yet another frivolous legal action. Judges allegorical oracle 13 hrs ago #19
I would love to read the charging indictment LeftInTX 12 hrs ago #20
Judge denies Pirro demand to bar Olympian from Reflecting Pool after 'not guilty' plea LetMyPeopleVote 8 hrs ago #23
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