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Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies damaging Donald Trump’s Washington, DC reflecting pool renovation.
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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.
Fortune
· 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
· 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...
Associated Press
· 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.
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...
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.
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.
Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
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
Townhall
· Jul 3, 2026
Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool
Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool
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
CBC News
· 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.
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.
The West Australian
· 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.
UPI
· 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
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.
KSAT San Antonio
· 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.
Washington Examiner
· 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 []
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.
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.
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.
DNyuz
· 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 []
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
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.
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
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Fox News
· 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.
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.
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,...
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teleSUR English
· Jul 9, 2026
David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty to Vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
U.S. citizens gathered outside the courthouse, chanting slogans in support of the former pole vaulter. On Thursday, former U.S. Olympic pole vaulter David Hearn pleaded not guilty to vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, which was recently restored by U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: U.S. Airstrikes Reach Vicinity of []
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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