Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool damage

Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., facing a felony charge of property destruction over $1,000. His attorney criticized the government's evidence as weak, and the court delayed the trial until February 2027. The Reflecting Pool has faced ongoing issues including algae growth and vandalism allegations.