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David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony charge over alleged damage to sealant in Washington's Reflecting Pool.
WHO: David Hearn; Norm Eisen
WHAT: Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony charge; his lawyer criticized prosecutors and called him a political scapegoat.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Hearn was charged for allegedly ripping up sealant in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool.
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