Olympian Accused of Pool Damage | Baltimore News

Sixty-seven-year-old Olympic canoeist David Hearn, a three-time Games veteran, is facing felony charges for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in D.C. in June—ripping out sealant from its bottom. If convicted, he could face up to ten years in prison. Hearn claims he was simply curious while on a 64-mile bike ride and touched the material before being arrested. His lawyers argue he’s an upstanding citizen who doesn’t need supervision and that imposing restrictions would waste judicial resources. The judge agreed, releasing him on his own recognizance. The government had sought a “no contact” order, which Hearn’s team fiercely opposed, even suggesting the case is politically motivated. A status hearing is set for August 5th—watch to see how this unfolds for the aging Olympian. 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/f1fe7081f04e79a3