Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) says he will work to ensure a fair trial for former Olympian David Hearn, who is accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. According to reporting from multiple outlets, Raskin issued a statement soon after Hearn pleaded not guilty. Raskin’s district includes Hearn’s hometown in Montgomery County, Maryland, and he said he will “do everything I can” to help defend Hearn. In his comments, Raskin characterizes the charges as improper, describing them as “trumped-up” and using language suggesting the allegations are exaggerated. The outlets also note that Hearn faces accusations related to the vandalism incident at the Reflecting Pool. Together, the sources present Raskin’s response as focused on advocacy for due process and fairness in the case following Hearn’s court appearance and not-guilty plea.