Olympian Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool | Anchorage News

A former Olympic canoeist, David Hearn, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—just days after its costly renovation. Though he pleaded not guilty and was released without conditions, prosecutors say they’ve gathered substantial evidence and want to move quickly. His defense argues the charges are a misuse of court resources, claiming it’s not a crime to touch water—and even suggests the case may be a distraction from renovation problems. A U.S. Representative from Hearn’s district has publicly backed him, calling the charges “absurdly trumped-up” and vowing to ensure a fair trial. The court has set a status hearing for August fifth as the case heats up with strong opinions on both sides. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a11012ae19c2743d