David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty to Vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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

David Hearn pleads not guilty to a felony count of destruction of property

Cyclist arrested at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Donald Trump blames ongoing issues on vandalism

David Hearn had just finished a 52-mile bike ride around Hains Point when he stopped at the Lincoln Memorial to inspect the newly renovated Reflecting Pool. Seeing a section of the new “American flag blue” liner partially detached from the pool floor, Hearn reached into the water to examine it. Minutes later, U.S. Park Police...

Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn appeared for his arraignment and pleaded not guilty Thursday to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in an incident that President Donald Trump said was vandalism. Hearn, 67, was indicted by a grand jury last week on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C., after touching []

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Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool damage

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was indicted on one count of destruction of property exceeding $1,000. Hearn's supporters and his lawyer argue he's being used as a scapegoat for the pool's longstanding problems. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

Former US Olympian David Hearn indicted in alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted after allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, though he claims he only touched the blue liner.

Former U.S. Olympic Canoeist David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty To Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn entered a not guilty plea Thursday in D.C. Superior Court on charges related to alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Federal prosecutors charged Hearn with a single count of destruction of property causing more than 1,000 in damage to the historic pool. Hearn has maintained since the [] The post Former U.S. Olympic Canoeist David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty To Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days‎

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark. A lawsuit also challenges the renovation's compliance with preservation and environmental laws

Former Olympic Athlete Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool

David Hearn faces a charge of felony destruction of property and could receive 10 years in prison. The post Former Olympic Athlete Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

US Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn was arraigned in D.C. Superior Court following a grand jury indictment on a single count of destruction of property after he was accused of causing more than 1,000 in damage []...Click to read more

Olympian Arrested for Touching Lincoln Memorial Pool Amid Vandalism Claim

Olympian David Hearn was arrested for allegedly touching the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool amid President Donald Trump’s allegations that vandalism occurred at the monument. The canoeist, 67, told the Washington Post on Saturday, June 20, that he was taken into custody on suspicion of misdemeanor destruction of government property the previous day and detained for []

'Misuse of government power': Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympic canoeist pleaded not guilty July 9 to a charge of property destruction connected to the Washington, DC, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which President Donald Trump's administration recently renovated. David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland, entered the plea during his initial appearance in DC Superior Court, online court records show. Hearn entered the plea during the arraignment hearing through one of his attorneys.

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charge

Canoeist David Hearn plead not guilty in D.C. Superior Court Thursday to a charge of destruction of property causing more than 1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Former Olympian Charged with One Count of Felony Vandalism In Reflecting Pool Saga

The Reflecting Pool Saga Gets Uglier Federal prosecutors have obtained a one-count felony destruction of property indictment against David Hearn,...

Ex-Olympian tells MS NOW about being handcuffed at Reflecting Pool

David Hearn was detained on a misdemeanor after touching the water, which has seen an algae bloom and peeling paint despite Trump’s 14 million renovation. The post Ex-Olympian tells MS NOW about being handcuffed at Reflecting Pool appeared first on MS NOW.

Federal Officials Scramble To Repair Lincoln Memorial Pool After Massive Vandalism Spree

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Saturday that those responsible for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will face the “full” extent of the law. The comments came during a “Fox Friends Weekend” appearance where Burgum addressed the vandalism and the administration’s reaction to the incident. According to Burgum, investigators believe vandals used a [] Federal Officials Scramble To Repair Lincoln Memorial Pool After Massive Vandalism Spree

Fox News' Jesse Watters airs footage of alleged vandal who 'slashed' Reflecting Pool

Fox News host Jesse Watters aired video he said showed alleged suspects damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but acknowledged the footage was unverified

Olympian Indicted for Alleged Vandalism of Reflecting Pool

Olympian David Hearn, who faces a felony charge, has denied doing any damage to the pool. Hearn has publicly stated that he had heard about the problems with the iconic DC reflecting pool and went by to check it out while on a 50-mile bike ride. He said he saw stuff floating in the pool and touched it but did not rip or damage anything.

Trump says multiple people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing Reflecting Pool

The United States Park Police have arrested multiple people for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Trump said Saturday, days after algae turned the water a fluorescent green hue and rips appeared in an American Flag Blue surface handpicked by the president. The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for vandalizing our Nations magnificent Reflecting Poll (sic), Mr. Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday. Who would do such a thing? These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments. Years in jail! Work will begin immediately on its repair.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Case Just Took A Turn For An Ex-Olympian

A grand jury on Thursday indicted three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn, alleging he ripped a piece of sealant from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with his bare hands, federal prosecutors said. Hearn, 67, faces a single felony count for destruction of property following his arrest last month in the nation’s capital, according ...

US attorney backs Trump on Washington pool ‘vandalising’, vows full prosecution

People caught vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall will be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Sunday. President Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for recent problems with the newly renovated pool, including its new ‌blue paint peeling off. Citations for vandalism have been issued, Pirro said on Sunday, adding that even minor crimes must be prosecuted to keep the US capital safe. The peeling paint was visible in the 610-metre-long...

Trump’s Unsupported Claims About Reflection Pool Vandalism

President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals for damaging the new blue lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now peeling, as well as for algae in the water. But the administration has not provided evidence to back up the president's claims. Experts say the pool’s ills have a variety of plausible explanations that do not involve intentional harm. The post Trump’s Unsupported Claims About Reflection Pool Vandalism appeared first on FactCheck.org.

Internal documents undercut Trump’s Reflecting Pool vandalism claims: report

Internal White House documents about the issues at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool seem to undercut President Donald Trump’s claims that the pool had been vandalized, according to a new report. Trump blamed alleged “vandals” for damaging the pool after crews recently completed a more than 16 million renovation. Video of the bottom layer of []

US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted on a charge of felony destruction of property for allegedly vandalizing the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, court records showed on July 2. #USA #Olympian #indicted #ReflectingPool #vandalism

Ex-Olympic canoer arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by DC grand jury

A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against former Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday. Hearn, 67, was indicted on the count of felony destruction of property and faces 10 years in prison....

The TDS Is Out of Control!

President Donald Trump says vandalism is to blame for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and grass in the National Mall.

Jeanine Pirro Slammed by Congressman for Criminal Threat, “The Reality Is Trump Screwed Up”

After President Trump claimed that the recently painted Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial had been vandalized — he claimed someone damaged the lining at the bottom of the pool, possibly with a knife or boxcutter — his U.S. Attorney for the District of D.C., Jeanine “Judge Jeanine” Pirro echoed the President’s claims on Fox []

Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: What are the legal battles over renovation? Lawsuit, arrests explained

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces lawsuits and vandalism claims amid controversy over costs and environmental issues.

Washington's renovated Reflecting Pool needs repairs

Just weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation, Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained to deal with peeling paint and an algal bloom.

LIVE: Outside court as David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

Watch live outside D.C. Superior Court as former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial power.

Ignoring tire tracks, NPS hunts mystery Reflecting Pool vandal

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool mystery has everything: alleged vandals, a 16 million rush job, algae, peeling blue coating, and one enormous clue shaped like the presidential motorcade that drove across the freshly coated empty pool before it was refilled. AP reports that the Park Service reported the damage to the U.S. — Read the rest The post Ignoring tire tracks, NPS hunts mystery Reflecting Pool vandal appeared first on Boing Boing.

Nancy Guthrie Case: Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Fake Ransom Note

A California man is taking responsibility for sending a fake ransom note in connection to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment using a...

Failed makeover: Trump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes

US President Donald Trump blamed terrible vandals for damaging the newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington on Saturday, after the 14 million project was plagued by peeling blue paint and algae growth, forcing repairs and renewed criticism of the makeover.

Trump Blames Vandals After $14.2 Million Reflecting Pool Renovation Turns Green and Peels

After a 14.2 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool produced a green algae bloom, President Donald Trump found his culprit: leftist vandals. ... The post Trump Blames Vandals After 14.2 Million Reflecting Pool Renovation Turns Green and Peels appeared first on The New American.