Ex-Olympian indicted for vandalism at Washington's Reflecting Pool
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A former Olympic canoeist, David “Davey” Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly ripping sealant from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, during a $14 million renovation. Prosecutors say about $1,000 in damage was caused. Hearn’s lawyers deny the accusations, calling the indictment politically motivated. Five others have been arrested in connection with pool vandalism, and the Reflecting Pool—often plagued by maintenance issues—has faced ongoing problems even after the renovation. The indictment relates to an incident that occurred on June 19, 2026.
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- Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool CNN
- Ex-Olympian indicted on felony charge in Reflecting Pool case ESPN
- U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey’ Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism NBC News
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