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3 more charged for reflecting pool damage; Olympian pleads not guilty

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Townhall
· Jul 3, 2026
Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool
Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool
Boston.com
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump says reflecting pool will likely need to be drained
The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom. The post Trump says reflecting pool will likely need to be drained appeared first on Boston.com.
Drudge Retort
· Jul 3, 2026
Olympian Indicted for Alleged Vandalism of Reflecting Pool
Olympian David Hearn, who faces a felony charge, has denied doing any damage to the pool. Hearn has publicly stated that he had heard about the problems with the iconic DC reflecting pool and went by to check it out while on a 50-mile bike ride. He said he saw stuff floating in the pool and touched it but did not rip or damage anything.
Legal Insurrection
· Jul 3, 2026
Former Olympic Athlete Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool
David Hearn faces a charge of felony destruction of property and could receive 10 years in prison. The post Former Olympic Athlete Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Ex-US Olympian indicted in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge in what US President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in a Washington court. District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on the pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than...
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Fortune
· Jul 9, 2026
Three-time Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to touching water in Reflecting Pool vandalism charge
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We The Media
· Jul 2, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN - Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted by a Washington, D.C.
JUST IN - Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted by a Washington, D.C. grand jury after an incident last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment alleges he “maliciously did injure, break and destroy” the pool’s lining material.He faces a felony charge of destruction of property over 1,000, which carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
UPI
· Jul 3, 2026
Grand jury indicts Olympic canoeist over D.C. reflecting pool damage
Grand jury indicts Olympic canoeist over D.C. reflecting pool damage
The Hill
· Jul 2, 2026
Live updates: Ex-Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool investigation; extreme heat blankets East Coast
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a former Olympian was indicted on a felony charge in what President Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, faces a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. As celebrations begin for...
DNyuz
· Jul 8, 2026
Three More People Charged With Damaging Reflecting Pool
Three more people accused of damaging part of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington last month have been criminally charged, according to court documents. The three people face misdemeanor charges of destroying property and causing damage worth less than 1,000. According to court documents, the defendants, Sophie Dennison-Gibby, 49, Justin Carreno, 47, and Cameron []
USA TODAY
· Jul 9, 2026
'Misuse of government power': Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympic canoeist pleaded not guilty July 9 to a charge of property destruction connected to the Washington, DC, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which President Donald Trump's administration recently renovated. David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland, entered the plea during his initial appearance in DC Superior Court, online court records show. Hearn entered the plea during the arraignment hearing through one of his attorneys.
Associated Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Ex-Olympic canoe racer indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
CNN
· Jul 9, 2026
Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool damage
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He was indicted on one count of destruction of property exceeding $1,000. Hearn's supporters and his lawyer argue he's being used as a scapegoat for the pool's longstanding problems. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Grand jury indicts former Olympian in Trump DOJ’s Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Securing an indictment is one thing; securing a conviction in Washington against an Olympian who touched the Reflecting Pool is something else. The post Grand jury indicts former Olympian in Trump DOJ’s Reflecting Pool vandalism case appeared first on MS NOW.
Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 3, 2026
Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
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Irish Star
· Jun 26, 2026
Fox News' Jesse Watters airs footage of alleged vandal who 'slashed' Reflecting Pool
Fox News host Jesse Watters aired video he said showed alleged suspects damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but acknowledged the footage was unverified
RTÉ News
· Jul 3, 2026
Ex-US Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former US Olympian was charged with vandalizing Washington's newly renovated - but already peeling - Reflecting Pool and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Daily Mail
· Jul 2, 2026
Former Olympian indicted by a grand jury for reaching into reflecting pool after Trump threatened YEARS in jail for vandalism
Former Olympian indicted by a grand jury for reaching into reflecting pool after Trump threatened YEARS in jail for vandalism
Talking Points Memo
· Jul 3, 2026
Former Olympian Charged with One Count of Felony Vandalism In Reflecting Pool Saga
The Reflecting Pool Saga Gets Uglier Federal prosecutors have obtained a one-count felony destruction of property indictment against David Hearn,...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Tiga sekawan tidak mengaku rompak barangan kemas
KOTA BHARU: Tiga sekawan mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini, atas enam pertuduhan melakukan rompakan berkumpulan di empat daerah dengan menyasarkan barangan kemas milik enam wanita warga emas dan menyebabkan kecederaan terhadap tiga daripada mangsa, sejak hampir dua tahun lalu. Ketiga-tiga tertuduh, Mohd. Suhairey Omar, 42; Ridhuan Mohamed, 44, dan Mohd. ... Read more The post Tiga sekawan tidak mengaku rompak barangan kemas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
RedState
· Jun 28, 2026
Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges
Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 2, 2026
WATCH: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces felony charge related to Reflecting Pool
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
Hot Air
· Jul 2, 2026
Man Charged with Felony for Damaging Reflecting Pool
Man Charged with Felony for Damaging Reflecting Pool
The Daily Wire
· Jul 2, 2026
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Case Just Took A Turn For An Ex-Olympian
A grand jury on Thursday indicted three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn, alleging he ripped a piece of sealant from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with his bare hands, federal prosecutors said. Hearn, 67, faces a single felony count for destruction of property following his arrest last month in the nation’s capital, according ...
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Le Monde
· Jul 3, 2026
Former Olympic canoeist indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in a Washington, DC. He said he reached into the pool on June 19 to examine the newly peeled coating and briefly touched a chunk that had become partially detached.
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 10, 2026
Former U.S. Olympic Canoeist David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty To Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn entered a not guilty plea Thursday in D.C. Superior Court on charges related to alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Federal prosecutors charged Hearn with a single count of destruction of property causing more than 1,000 in damage to the historic pool. Hearn has maintained since the [] The post Former U.S. Olympic Canoeist David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty To Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Metro
· Jul 10, 2026
‘Filth spinners’ are the swimmers guilty of this germ-ridden pool habit
'Bacteria tend to thrive in moisture.'
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· Jul 10, 2026
BTS hit 'Swim' faces plagiarism claim in U.S.; label rejects allegations, vows legal action
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Grand jury indicts former Olympian over Reflecting Pool arrest
A grand jury in the District of Columbia indicted former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn on Thursday for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month. Hearn was charged with one felony count of destruction of property, for which he faces 10 years in prison if convicted. The criminal case is before the D.C. []
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Off The Press
· Jul 9, 2026
US Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn was arraigned in D.C. Superior Court following a grand jury indictment on a single count of destruction of property after he was accused of causing more than 1,000 in damage []...Click to read more
Independent Journal Review
· Jun 23, 2026
Attorney for Former U.S. Olympian in Refecting Pool Case: Touching Water Not a Crime
The attorney for former U.S. Olympian arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool offered a glimpse into his client’s defense. “It’s not a federal crime to touch water,” attorney Norm Eisen
Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Ex-Olympian to enter plea in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn is set to enter a plea to a destruction of property charge after he was indicted on a charge of felony destruction of property for allegedly vandalizing the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. The indictment accuses Hearn of ‘maliciously’ breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, causing more than $1,000 in damage. The charge, brought in local Superior Court in Washington, D.C., carries a maximum of 10 years in prison. #us #reflectingpool #davidhearn #washingtondc #legal #lincolnmemorial #olympian #vandalism #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
Olympian in Trouble Over Trump’s Green Slime Mess Speaks Out
Daniel Heuer / REUTERSThe American Olympian whom federal authorities arrested for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has blasted the Trump administration while talking about his experience over the incident.David Hearn told the Daily Mail in a phone call that the accusations levied against him regarding destruction of the Reflecting Pool are “completely unfounded.”Hearn, 67, is a three-time Olympian slalom canoeist who competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Summer Olympics.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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