Former Olympian Accused Of Vandalizing Reflecting Pool Pleads Not Guilty I cover breaking news.Jul 09, 2026, 11:10am EDTToplineFormer U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony destruction of property charge for damaging the sealant installed at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a charge his attorneys said was “based on a false and politicized narrative.”Hearn was charged with destruction of property for allegedly pulling up sealant installed at the Reflecting Pool, prosecutors said last week.Getty ImagesKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video