Former Olympic canoe racer pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case
Summary
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He appeared in court after being charged with a felony for property destruction.Key Facts
- David Hearn competed in three Summer Olympics as a canoe racer.
- He is 67 years old and lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Hearn was indicted last Thursday on one felony count of damaging the Reflecting Pool.
- The Reflecting Pool had been recently renovated before the alleged damage.
- Hearn entered his plea through an attorney during his first court appearance.
- Some critics connected to the Trump administration have called the case an abuse of power.
- The case is being heard in D.C. Superior Court.
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