CNBC
Alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'
Thursday, July 9, 2026
David Hearn pleaded not guilty to charges related to vandalism at the Reflecting Pool in Washington. His attorney stated that charging Hearn with a felony for touching the pool creates legal risk for all Americans. Hearn was arrested and charged following an incident at the monument.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/reflecting-pool-david-hearn-washington-trump-olympian.html
Next story
Why Fed Cuts Beat Rate Hikes→