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

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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.

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Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ex-Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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 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/

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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. []

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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...

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

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.

RedState

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· Jun 28, 2026

Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges

Reflecting Pool Vandals Busted, Now Facing Charges

Now Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record

What to know Three-time Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh broke yet another record during Sunday’s swimming trials. The 19-year-old Toronto-born professional swimmer was competing in... The post ‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record appeared first on NOW Toronto.

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. ...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Fox News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Who is David Hearn? US Olympian who denies vandalizing Reflecting Pool after viral arrest

Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, denies accusations of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after being arrested by U.S. Park Police.

Irish Star

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· 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

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 2, 2026

Judge Jeanine Melts Down After Charging Olympian Over Pool

Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesJeanine Pirro, the Fox News host-turned-U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, grew heated over her decision to prosecute a former Olympic canoeist for touching the president’s beloved Reflecting Pool last month.David Hearn, 67, a three-time Olympic canoeist, was arrested on June 19 and charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property after he reached into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to feel a flap of detached “American flag blue” liner.On Thursday, CNN reported that Hearn was indicted by a grand jury in Washington, D.C., Superior Court. But when Pirro, 75, announced the indictment, a reporter’s question appeared to strike a nerve.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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