Former Olympian pleads not guilty in DC Reflecting Pool vandalism case

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly tearing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s lining; he appeared in DC Superior Court, was released on his own recognizance, and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, with a defense fund raising over $140,000 and the next hearing set for August 5.