Olympian David Hearn indicted for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool

Hearn was indicted for allegedly "maliciously" destroying the pool's lining.

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Thursday, July 2, 2026 8:19PM
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

WASHINGTON -- Three-time U.S. OlympianDavid Hearn has been indicted in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for allegedly "maliciously" destroying lining at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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