Olympic Athlete Denies Vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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Former Olympic athlete David Hearn pleaded not guilty to felony destruction of property charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
He faces up to 10 years in prison and $1,000 in damages.
Hearn claims the damage was already done when he visited.

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Former Olympic athlete David Hearn pleaded not guilty to felony destruction of property charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He faces up to 10 years in prison and $1,000 in damages. Hearn claims the damage was already done when he visited.

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