D.C. Superior Court

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case, which defense attorneys call an abuse of prosecutorial power, follows allegations that Hearn removed sealant from the pool during a bike ride. President Trump previously claimed vandals damaged the pool, which was renovated under his administration.

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense claims the charges are politically motivated, while prosecutors allege he caused over $1,000 in damage. The case involves the Trump administration's renovation project, which has faced issues including algae blooms and coating problems.

Nakita Walker was sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for a 2023 crash on Rock Creek Parkway in D.C. that killed three people, including a Lyft driver and two passengers. Prosecutors stated she fled law enforcement at high speed after being stopped for speeding and ran a red light, leading to the collision. Walker had prior DUI convictions and unpaid traffic tickets.

The Washington Post faces a class action lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court over its use of reader data to set subscription prices through 'surveillance pricing.' Plaintiffs allege The Post tracked subscribers' reading habits and demographic data since December 2024 without disclosure, only revealing the practice in March 2026 when required by New York law. Lead plaintiff Chelsea Blink claims she would have canceled her subscription had she known about the data tracking.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor attended jury duty in D.C. Superior Court but was not required to serve, later having lunch with judges. The Supreme Court released opinions in four cases, including decisions on federal sentencing guidelines, death penalty procedures, and the Federal Arbitration Act.

A 21-year-old Maryland man, Nasire Best, with a criminal record and mental health history, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents after opening fire at a White House security checkpoint. Best had prior encounters with law enforcement, including an incident where he claimed to be Jesus Christ and was arrested for unlawful entry near the White House complex.