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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges

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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.

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Fortune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Three-time Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty to touching water in Reflecting Pool vandalism charge

David Hearn said he was simply checking the current conditions.

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

USA TODAY

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· 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.

Townhall

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· Jul 3, 2026

Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool

Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

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

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

Associated Press

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· 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

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

PBS NewsHour

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· 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.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 2, 2026

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge 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 Reflecting Pool.

CBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Olympian Trump accused of vandalizing the reflecting pool pleads not guilty

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defence attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial power.

The Hill

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· 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...

RTÉ News

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· 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.

Legal Insurrection

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· 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.

Borneo Bulletin

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· 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

Daily Mail

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· 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

CNN

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· 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.

DNyuz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Olympian Is Indicted After Arrest at Washington’s Reflecting Pool

A former Olympic canoeist who had been arrested in June on charges that he had vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been indicted, according to court documents. He is charged with “destruction of property 1,000 or more,” a felony. President Trump blamed vandals for the problems following a quick and costly makeover of the []

We The Media

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· 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.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn appeared for his arraignment and pleaded not guilty Thursday to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in an incident that President Donald Trump said was vandalism. Hearn, 67, was indicted by a grand jury last week on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C., after touching []

Boston.com

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· 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

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· 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.

Independent Journal Review

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· 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

Democracy Now!

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lawyer of Olympian Indicted After Touching Reflecting Pool Calls Case Outrageous

At least six people have been charged with allegedly vandalizing the pool, which underwent a failed 16M renovation.

The West Australian

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool case

Lawyers for a former canoe racer say their client has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US capital.

Off The Press

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· 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

Foreign Policy Journal

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· 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.

Fox News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Former US Olympian David Hearn indicted in alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted after allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, though he claims he only touched the blue liner.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Minnesota anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to federal conspiracy charges

MINNEAPOLIS — A group of Twin Cities protesters accused of conspiring to impede immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota pleaded not guilty to their charges during a hearing that drew several dozen demonstrators to the federal courthouse. ...

Le Monde

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· 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.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Comedian Park Na-rae referred to prosecution over physical assault, verbal abuse charges

Comedian Park Na-rae was referred to the prosecution on charges of verbal abuse and physical assault against her former managers, police said Friday. Park has been under police probe over the charges since late last year, and filed a countercomplaint against them and claimed that they threatened her with false allegations and demanded money. In December last year, Park announced that she would suspend all broadcasting activities amid escalating allegations of abuse against her former managers. P

NL Times

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Former police officer and friend acquitted of raping drunk teen girl; Prosecutors appeal

A 45-year-old former police employee, Walco B., and his 48-year-old friend, Wouter van A., were acquitted of raping a drunk 17-year-old girl.

The Daily Wire

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· 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 ...

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges

Utusan Malaysia

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· 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.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Jury in trial of former sports coach accused of abusing four girls to resume deliberations today

The 77-year-old was originally charged with 79 counts, but pleaded guilty before the jury to five of them

MS NOW

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· 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.

MaltaToday

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· Jun 21, 2026

Three men acquitted over alleged Marsaskala assault

Court rules that while the alleged victim suffered grievous injuries, prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused were responsible

SB Nation

· Jun 29, 2026

YouTube Gold: Willis Reed Takes On Wilt Chamberlain In Game 4 Of The 1970 Finals

Wills Reed was fueled by toughness and an intense competitive desire

Reuters

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· Jul 3, 2026

US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted on a charge of felony destruction of property for allegedly vandalizing the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, court records showed on July 2. #USA #Olympian #indicted #ReflectingPool #vandalism

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