destruction of property
Coverage of destruction of property in the Nexus archive.
- Charges dropped in Reflecting Pool case as prosecutors say work was ‘botched’
Charges against David Hearn for destruction of property in the Reflecting Pool case were dropped. Hearn pleaded not guilty, and his trial was scheduled for Sept. 28.
- Reflecting Pool damaged before Olympian charged with felony touched it, witness says
David Hearn is charged with property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his actions. The defense has requested grand jury materials to challenge the felony charge, citing a witness's testimony that Hearn's conduct did not cause quantifiable loss.
- US Olympian canoeist pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, and a status hearing is scheduled for August 5. Prosecutors claim he vandalized the renovated pool, while his legal team argues the case is politically motivated and a misuse of court resources.
- US Olympian canoeist pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
David C. Hearn, a U.S. Olympian canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was released on his own recognizance, with a status hearing scheduled for August 5, and his legal team argued the prosecution was unjust.
- Mistrail declared for accused Palisades Fire arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht
A mistrail was declared for Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 30-year-old Uber driver accused of arson and destruction of property in the Palisades Fire case. He was indicted last October on three felony counts related to these charges.
- Kenya: Education Committee Probes Rising Cases of School Fires and Student Unrest
Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is investigating an increase in school fires, property destruction, and student unrest in learning institutions nationwide.