District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than €875 in damage.
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02/07/2026 - 21:59 GMT+2
A former Olympian was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.
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 pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than $1,000 (€875) in damage.
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