Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his defense claims is politically motivated. The pool, renovated under President Trump, has faced issues including algae blooms and coating failures, with Trump alleging vandalism. The defendant's attorneys argue the charges are based on a 'concocted narrative' and criticize the prosecution as an abuse of power.