Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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"If Mr Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk."
— Norm Eisen , Activist
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David 'Davey' Hearn is a former US Olympian and champion canoeist.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Interior Secretary involved in the approval process of clean energy projects.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Norm Eisen is an attorney and commentator.
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A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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