Olympian Accused of Pool Sealant Theft | Denver News

An Olympic canoeist turned accidental vandal: 67-year-old David Hearn, who competed in the 90s and early 2000s, is facing up to 10 years for allegedly tampering with the Reflecting Pool’s sealant. Claiming he was just curious while on a 64-mile bike ride, Hearn was arrested and now faces charges—but his lawyers are pushing for his release, arguing he’s an upstanding citizen who doesn’t need supervision. The judge agreed, releasing him on his own recognizance. The government wanted a no-contact order, which the defense fiercely opposed, even hinting the case is politically motivated. Next hearing: August 5th. This wild twist of justice? Definitely worth watching. 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/db544739e255e4e2