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Former Olympic canoeist indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Le Monde

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July 3, 2026

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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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USA TODAY

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· Jul 2, 2026

Reflecting Pool update: Olympic canoeist David Hearn indicted after alleged vandalism

The Olympic canoeist who was arrested and accused of tampering with the Reflecting Pool has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, according to multiple outlets. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, was arrested by U.S. Park Police on June 19 and charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property, USA TODAY previously reported. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/02/canoeist-david-hearn-reflecting-pool-indicted/90787034007/

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 []

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

UPI

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· Jul 2, 2026

Olympic kayaker indicted for allegedly damaging D.C. reflecting pool

Olympic kayaker indicted for allegedly damaging D.C. reflecting pool

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

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.

CBC News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ex-Olympian indicted on felony charge over what Trump called reflecting pool vandalism

A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the reflecting pool.

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.

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.

OpsLens

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘It’s a lie’: Former Olympian indicted on charge of damaging Reflecting Pool * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

Source link A former U.S. Olympic team member, canoeist David “Davey” Hearn, has been indicted on a felony charge of damaging federal property after he admitted he stopped at the

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 Express

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· Jul 3, 2026

US Olympian David Hearn indicted on vandalism charges at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted amid claims made by the US President that the pool had been the target of vandals

RedState

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· Jun 28, 2026

Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges

Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges

Washington Examiner

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· 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. []

E! Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Olympic Skier Bode Miller Arrested on Drug Charges

Bode Miller is facing legal trouble. The former Olympic skier was arrested June 6 in Idaho and later charged with possession of a controlled substance and use or possession with intent to use...

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

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

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Former Olympic canoeist indicted by a grand jury after arrest at the Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, after being arrested last month when he reached into the Reflecting Pool, a source familiar with the charges told CNN. The exact charges are not yet available. An attorney representing Hearn said he wasn’t aware yet of []...Click to read more

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract

The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.

The Namibian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Pensioner denies guilt on N$4m theft charges

An elderly woman accused of stealing more than N4 million from deceased estates of which she had been appointed as an administrator denied guilt on seven charges in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Martha Dobberstein (78) pleaded not guilty on one count of money laundering and seven charges of theft during an appearance before magistrate [] The post Pensioner denies guilt on N4m theft charges appeared first on The Namibian.

BNO News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Illinois man charged with threatening to attack Fort Bliss personnel and families

An Illinois man has been indicted after allegedly calling Fort Bliss in Texas, claiming ties to Al-Qaeda and threatening to decapitate U.S. military personnel and their families and attack them with explosives, according to federal prosecutors. Kevin Baskis, 37, of Rantoul, Illinois, was indicted Tuesday on two counts of making threatening interstate communications. Prosecutors said [] The post Illinois man charged with threatening to attack Fort Bliss personnel and families appeared first on BNO News.

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Six arrested for Reflecting Pool vandalism as White House hits out at ‘deranged individuals’

The president has accused people of vandalising the pool with a “box cutter or knife”, without evidence

NBC News

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· Jul 2, 2026

U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey’ Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism

U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property after he was accused of causing more than 1,000 worth of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

“Water Gun” Defense Evaporates: Lakeland Man Jailed After Armed Dispute Uncovers Heavy Drug Stash

LAKELAND, Fla. – A 54-year-old Lakeland man is facing 11 criminal charges, including armed drug trafficking, after a dispute on County Road 542 led Polk County deputies to a hidden 9mm handgun and a large cache of illegal narcotics, despite the suspect’s claims that he only brandished a toy. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies responded to [] “Water Gun” Defense Evaporates: Lakeland Man Jailed After Armed Dispute Uncovers Heavy Drug Stash

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 29, 2026

Former NBA Players Indicted In Latest Gambling Scheme

The Department of Justice on Monday detailed the indictments of former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis, current player agent Paolo Zamorano, and three other defendants in relation to another sports gambling conspiracy. The indictments come exactly one year after federal authorities announced Beasley was being investigated over allegations of gambling off his own ...

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.

CNN

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· Jul 2, 2026

Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, superior court, after being arrested last month when he reached into the Reflecting Pool. An attorney representing Hearn said, "Davey Hearn is innocent. These charges are outrageous and should be alarming to every American. This indictment reflects the Administration’s effort to shift blame for their own failures.”

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ken Paxton faces allegations of voter fraud amid divorce and adultery scandal: His campaign reacts amid Senate bid

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces allegations of over six misconducts, including voting in elections from an address he no longer resides at.

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.

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.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

BTS hit 'Swim' faces plagiarism claim in U.S.; label rejects allegations, vows legal action

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS' chart-topping smash hit Swim has been accused ...

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jun 24, 2026

Former McMinn County Correctional Officer Indicted on Official Misconduct Charge

McMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A former correctional officer with the McMinn County Sheriff's Office has been indicted following an investigatio...

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