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In the ongoing case against David “Davey” Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a witness testified that the pool had preexisting damage that would have necessitated repairs regardless of Hearn's actions. Hearn's defense argues that this testimony undermines the charges against him, as it suggests he did not cause any additional damage beyond what was already present.
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In the ongoing case against David “Davey” Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a witness testified that the pool had preexisting damage that would have necessitated repairs regardless of Hearn's actions. Hearn's defense argues that this testimony undermines the charges against him, as it suggests he did not cause any additional damage beyond what was already present.
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