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United Sates of America v. David Hearn

Date: 07-11-2026

Case Number: 2926-CF-10237

Judge: Carmen McLean

Court: District of Columbia Superior Court (Washington D.C.)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C.

Defendant's Attorney: Mary Dohrmann and Norm Eisen

Description:
Washington, D.C. criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with vandalizing the reflecting pool.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

David Hearn was accused of damaging the liner in the reflecting poor in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Outcome:
Dismissed. Jeanine Pirro, the United States District Attorney for the District of Columbia, admitted that the Trump administration had botched the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, leaving behind “widespread damage” in the pool’s new blue lining, and that the Interior Department had then falsely blamed that damage on vandals.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United Sates of America v. David Hearn?

The outcome was: Dismissed. Jeanine Pirro, the United States District Attorney for the District of Columbia, admitted that the Trump administration had botched the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, leaving behind “widespread damage” in the pool’s new blue lining, and that the Interior Department had then falsely blamed that damage on vandals.

Which court heard United Sates of America v. David Hearn?

This case was heard in District of Columbia Superior Court (Washington D.C.), DC. The presiding judge was Carmen McLean.

Who were the attorneys in United Sates of America v. David Hearn?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C.. Defendant's attorney: Mary Dohrmann and Norm Eisen.

When was United Sates of America v. David Hearn decided?

This case was decided on July 11, 2026.