A former U.S. Olympian canoeist has entered a not guilty plea to charges alleging he deliberately damaged the lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The individual, whose name has not been released in connection with the wire report, is accused of vandalism related to the iconic national monument located in Washington D.C.

The charges specifically point to alleged damage to the refurbished lining of the Reflecting Pool, a significant public landmark.

Despite the accusations, the former athlete maintains his innocence regarding the claims of intentional harm to the historic site.