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\n Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty in Washington, DC, Superior Court Thursday to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Hearn, 67, was indicted on July 2 on one count of destruction of property of more than $1,000 for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.\n <\/p>\n

\n The felony charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, if convicted.\n <\/p>\n

\n \u201cThe government\u2019s evidence is weak,\u201d Mary Dohrmann, an attorney for Hearn, said at the hearing Thursday.\n <\/p>\n

\n His attorneys also invoked his right to a speedy trial, but the judge said because of the court\u2019s calendar she couldn\u2019t hold a trial till February 2027.\n <\/p>\n

\n No trial date was set. His next hearing is scheduled for August 5.\n <\/p>\n

\n The arrest of Hearn and others followed the Trump administration recasting the peeling bottom layer and algae growth in the Reflecting Pool shortly after its renovation as serious vandalism.\n <\/p>\n

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\n A large group of supporters gathered outside the courthouse carrying signs and changing \u201cfree Davie.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n Three other people accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor charges of destruction of property with a value less than $1,000. They were ordered to stay away from the Reflecting Pool.\n <\/p>\n

\n Crews began draining the Reflecting Pool over the weekend to make repairs, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, for the second time in three months.\n <\/p>\n

\n The move comes after weeks of problems \u2014 algae blooms, green-hued water, a chipping bottom and the administration\u2019s allegations of vandalism \u2014 have plagued the iconic landmark.\n <\/p>\n

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\nThis story is developing and will be updated.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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