U.S. Attorney Announces Felony Charge Against Former Olympian for Reflecting Pool Vandalism

Vandalism of Federal Monuments·July 2 – July 2, 2026

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U.S. Attorney Announces Felony Charge Against Former Olympian for Reflecting Pool Vandalism

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced a felony charge of destruction of property against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn. A D.C. grand jury indicted Hearn for allegedly damaging sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case follows previous allegations of vandalism at the site that drew national attention from political leaders. If convicted of destroying property at the monument, Hearn could face a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. The indictment formalizes the legal proceedings against the former athlete after his arrest at the Reflecting Pool earlier this year.

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Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian David Hearn for Vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

A grand jury in Washington, D.C., indicted former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on a felony charge of destruction of property. The charges follow an incident where Hearn allegedly damaged the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The indictment in D.C. Superior Court comes after Hearn was arrested at the Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors claim his actions caused damage to the monument during the incident.

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