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DC judge to decide whether Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn is over for good

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A D.C. judge must decide how the Reflecting Pool vandalism case involving a Maryland man will be dismissed.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Judge weighs whether to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case for now or for good (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    A U.S. Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool returned to court Friday to argue why that previously dismissed case should never be brought against him again. At a motions hearing in D.C. Superior Court, the government and the defense argued their sides in front of Judge Todd Edelman, wh…

  2. Washington Post

    Ex-Olympian to tell judge why Reflecting Pool charge should be out, for good (opens Washington Post)

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    Attorneys for David Hearn say they worry President Donald Trump, who has continued to blame vandals for the damage, could push prosecutors to resurrect the case.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Former Olympian fights to have Reflecting Pool vandalism charges permanently dismissed (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    A critical legal decision is on hold for a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    DC judge to decide whether Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn is over for good (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    A D.C. judge must decide how the Reflecting Pool vandalism case involving a Maryland man will be dismissed.

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    Judge weighs whether Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian should be out for good (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Attorneys for David Hearn say they worry President Donald Trump, who has continued to blame vandals for the damage, could push prosecutors to resurrect the case.