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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Washington Reflecting Pool damage case

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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Washington Reflecting Pool damage case

President Donald Trump ordered a multimillion-dollar renovation of the landmark.

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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

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.

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.

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Outside court as David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

Watch live outside D.C. Superior Court as former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial power.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 []

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.

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ex-Olympic canoer arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by DC grand jury

A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against former Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday. Hearn, 67, was indicted on the count of felony destruction of property and faces 10 years in prison....

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.

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

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...

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 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 ...

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

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.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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.

Fox News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Sami Zayn shocks wrestling world, pulls off 'miracle' to win Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions

Sami Zayn stunned Cody Rhodes with a rollup pin to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship in what Michael Cole called a miracle at Night of Champions.

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.

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

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.

Canadian Sport Scene

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· Jun 29, 2026

Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass dies at age 77

Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass of High River, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 according to Amir Said of CBC News on Saturday. The cause of death was a stroke. Glass won four Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby Championships as a driver. The titles came in 1983, 1987, 1992 and 1994. Glass also [] The post Canadian chuckwagon racing legend Tom Glass dies at age 77 appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

People.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Courtroom Sees Video of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect on Roof, Then Jumping Down After Shooting

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SB Nation

· Jun 29, 2026

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

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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. ...

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.

NPR News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charge

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.

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

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

Talking Points Memo

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· 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,...

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Olympian accused of tearing piece of Trump’s reflecting pool maintains innocence in first appearance before a judge

David Hearn pleads not guilty to a felony count of destruction of property

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