Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
Summary
David Hearn, a 67-year-old U.S. Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Reflecting Pool near the Washington Monument. He was indicted after being accused of removing sealant from the pool's bottom and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.Key Facts
- David Hearn competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics as a canoeist.
- He was indicted on July 2 for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
- Hearn is accused of ripping out part of the sealant at the bottom of the pool.
- He says he only touched the sealant briefly out of curiosity during a bike ride.
- His lawyers asked for no restrictions and for him to be released without supervision.
- The judge agreed and released Hearn on his own recognizance (without bail).
- A status hearing and trial date are planned for August 5.
- The defense says the case is part of the administration’s effort to shift blame for failures.
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