World·NewA former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the reflecting pool.U.S. canoe racer David Hearn said he was detained after examining, touching poolThe Associated Press · Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:02 PM EDT | Last Updated: 23 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.David Hearn competes in the U.S. Olympics canoeing trials in 2000. He was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the reflecting pool. (M. David Leeds/Getty Images)A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the reflecting pool.David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C., court. District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on the pool in "a deliberate act" that caused more than $1,000 US in damage. She accused him of "forcefully and violently" pulling up bottom liner "with both hands" and acting belligerent toward an employee who told him to stop."This is a case with tremendous evidence," she said, adding that authorities have made about six other misdemeanors arrests.Hearn didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment.WATCH | Understanding the saga:The reflecting pool saga | About ThatJune 23|Duration 2:56U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to repair and repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., is not going as planned. Andrew Chang breaks down the race to fix a slew of problems by Independence Day, from large swaths of peeling paint to swampy algae blooms.