Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Summary
Former Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. He is accused of causing about $1,000 in damage to the pool's coating and faces a felony charge of destruction of property.Key Facts
- David Hearn, 67, a three-time Olympic canoeist, was charged with vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.
- Authorities say Hearn touched and ripped a piece of the pool’s recently applied sealant on June 19.
- Hearn denies causing any damage, saying he only touched material already coming off.
- Five other people have been arrested and five issued citations related to vandalism at the Reflecting Pool.
- The Reflecting Pool underwent a $13 million renovation this spring to fix leaks and repaint.
- Despite repairs, the pool has faced problems like algae growth and peeling sealant.
- President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for damage to the pool’s new coating.
- Hearn’s lawyers say the charges are an attempt by the Trump administration to shift blame for the pool’s issues.
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