Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to charges of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn argued that touching water is not a crime. The landmark, located on the National Mall, has undergone extensive taxpayer-funded renovations totaling more than $16 million. The legal proceedings focus on allegations of damaging the site, while the defendant maintains his innocence regarding the specific charges of vandalism brought against him in this case.