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US Olympian accused of vandalising Reflecting Pool pleads not guilty

Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of allegedly damaging Washington's Reflecting Pool.

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What happened Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of allegedly damaging Washington's Reflecting Pool.
The headline split The left frames it as "Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case after Trump alleged vandalism". The center frames it as "US Olympian accused of vandalising Reflecting Pool pleads not guilty".
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Left / center-leftFormer Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case after Trump alleged vandalism

The Oregonian (OregonLive) · Center-left · News report

CenterUS Olympian accused of vandalising Reflecting Pool pleads not guilty

CNA Singapore · Center · News report

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Jul 9, 8:55 PM

US Olympian accused of vandalising Reflecting Pool pleads not guilty

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Former US Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of allegedly damaging Washington's Reflecting Pool.

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The Oregonian (OregonLive)News report · Jul 9, 10:49 PM

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case after Trump alleged vandalism

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“Every American should be alarmed about this prosecution.”

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Jul 9, 8:55 PM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

Jul 9, 10:49 PM: The Oregonian (OregonLive) joined the source map.

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