"Canoeist's Paddling into Trouble: David Hearn Faces Charges Over Lincoln Memorial Pool Incident In a bizarre incident that has left authorities scratching their heads, canoeist David Hearn appeared in D.C. Superior Court on Thursday to plead not guilty to a charge of destruction of property. The 38-year-old athlete is accused of causing over $1,000 in damage to the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a beloved landmark in the nation's capital. According to reports, Hearn allegedly paddled his canoe onto the pool, causing significant damage to the surrounding area. As the investigation unfolds, many are left wondering what motivated Hearn to take such an unusual action, and what the consequences will be for this unorthodox athlete."


Canoeist David Hearn plead not guilty in D.C. Superior Court Thursday to a charge of destruction of property causing more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.