Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Washington reflecting pool damage case

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Former Olympian David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
He is accused of deliberately damaging the lining material of the pool, which was recently renovated at a cost of $14.7 million.
The charges against Hearn include a single felony count of property destruction.
Hearn, who is 67 years old and resides in Maryland, was arrested last week in connection with the incident.
The case has drawn attention due to its timing with the recent renovation and comments made by former President Trump.

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David Hearn, a 67-year-old former Olympian canoeist from Maryland, has pleaded not guilty to charges of vandalism related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Hearn was arrested last week and is facing a felony charge for allegedly damaging the pool's newly installed lining, described as 'American flag blue.' This renovation project reportedly cost $14.7 million and was recently completed.

The case has gained additional attention following statements made by former President Donald Trump, who has alleged that the damage may have been intentional. Hearn has denied these accusations, asserting that he did not deliberately damage the pool. The legal proceedings around this case are ongoing as Hearn navigates the charges against him.

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