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David Hearn is facing charges while living in Bethesda, with Norm Eisen as his attorney. The National Park Service is involved in the Reflecting Pool renovation, and Hearn fears targeting from the Trump administration.

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David Hearn is facing charges while living in Bethesda, with Norm Eisen as his attorney. The National Park Service is involved in the Reflecting Pool renovation, and Hearn fears targeting from the Trump administration.

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David HearnNational Park ServiceDonald Trump

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  1. Trump's DOJ is considering reviving charges against Hearn; Eisen's background as Obama's counsel is noted.1 source
  2. White House seeks prosecution of defendant in Hearn case; Trump reacts to case drop.1 source
  3. Trump contradicted the NPS assessment during the investigation into Hearn's pool damage charges.1 source
  4. Anna Paulina Luna pushed for leniency regarding David Hearn's charges.Sub-event
  5. David Hearn was indicted for alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, prompting criticism from Norm Eisen and comments from Donald Trump.Sub-event
  6. Trump administration uses Hearn as scapegoat and awards $16M no-bid contracts.1 source
  7. Hearn faces charges in Bethesda; NPS renovation linked; fears Trump administration targeting.1 source

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