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Former Olympian Pleads Not Guilty to Damaging Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn's lawyer stated that his client is being made a scapegoat and that it is not a crime to touch water. The specific details of the alleged damage and the timeline of events were not provided in the articles.

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Former Olympian Pleads Not Guilty to Damaging Reflecting Pool

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What Happened

Former Olympian David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn, identified as a former Olympic canoeist, entered his plea in court.

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His legal representation has asserted that Hearn is being used as a scapegoat in the case. The defense also argued that touching water does not constitute a crime.

The articles do not specify the nature of the alleged damage to the Reflecting Pool or the exact date of the incident. The context provided by the articles focuses on Hearn's plea and his defense's statements.

Key Facts

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    Former Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty.

  2. 2

    Hearn is accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

  3. 3

    Hearn's lawyer stated he is a scapegoat.

  4. 4

    Hearn's lawyer argued that touching water is not a crime.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

newsmaxNewsmax
This outlet reports on the former Olympian's denial of vandalism charges related to the Reflecting Pool.
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pittsburgh-post-gazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
This outlet frames the story around the former Olympian pleading not guilty to charges of damaging the Reflecting Pool, referencing a previous allegation of vandalism by Donald Trump.
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nypostNew York Post
This outlet focuses on the former Olympian's plea and his statement that 'Not a crime to touch water,' identifying him as an ex-Olympic canoeist.
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cnbcCNBC
This outlet highlights the former Olympian's plea and the defense's claim that he is a scapegoat, while also mentioning the specific location of the alleged incident.
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anchorage-daily-newsAnchorage Daily News
This outlet reports that a former Olympian has pleaded not guilty to accusations of damaging the Reflecting Pool.
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Full Coverage

18 articles · chronological
The HillThe Hill
The Gavel: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool caught in legal crossfire
TMZTMZ
3 More People Criminally Charged with Damaging Reflecting Pool
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Three more people charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Arizona Daily StarArizona Daily Star
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism
NBC NewsNBC News
U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
NewsmaxNewsmax
Olympian Denies Reflecting Pool Vandalism, Pleads Not Guilty - Newsmax
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Former Olympic canoe racer pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case
CBS NewsCBS News
Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
TMZTMZ
David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Case Arraignment
Scripps NewsScripps News
Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case - Scripps News
NPR NewsNPR News
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
3 more charged for reflecting pool damage; Olympian pleads not guilty
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Fox NewsFox News
Former US Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
New York PostNew York Post
Ex-Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleads not guilty to vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: ‘Not a crime to touch water’
CNBCCNBC
Alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'
Anchorage Daily NewsAnchorage Daily News
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in case accusing him of damaging Reflecting Pool - Anchorage Daily News

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Full Coverage

18 articles · chronological

The HillThe Hill
The Gavel: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool caught in legal crossfire
TMZTMZ
3 More People Criminally Charged with Damaging Reflecting Pool
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Three more people charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Arizona Daily StarArizona Daily Star
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism
NBC NewsNBC News
U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
NewsmaxNewsmax
Olympian Denies Reflecting Pool Vandalism, Pleads Not Guilty - Newsmax
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Former Olympic canoe racer pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case
CBS NewsCBS News
Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
TMZTMZ
David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Case Arraignment
Scripps NewsScripps News
Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case - Scripps News
NPR NewsNPR News
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
3 more charged for reflecting pool damage; Olympian pleads not guilty
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Fox NewsFox News
Former US Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
New York PostNew York Post
Ex-Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleads not guilty to vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: ‘Not a crime to touch water’
CNBCCNBC
Alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'
Anchorage Daily NewsAnchorage Daily News
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in case accusing him of damaging Reflecting Pool - Anchorage Daily News

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