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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Olympian accused of tearing piece of Trump’s reflecting pool maintains innocence in first appearance before a judge

A former Olympic athlete accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with alleged damage at the landmark.

David Hearn, a two-time whitewater racing world champion who competed in the canoe slalom at three Olympic Games, entered his plea during a brief arraignment Thursday morning in Washington, D.C. Superior Court.

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