Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
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"The indictment is in response to an incident that occurred on June 19th of 2026, in which the defendant, Hearn, ripped a piece of recently installed sealant on the bottom of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
""Davey Hearn is innocent. These charges are outrageous and should be alarming to every American.""
— David "Davey" Hearn , Athlete
""I just inspected it, and could only say to myself, and those gathered around me, WOW, who would do such a thing? SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE!""
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
David "Davey" Hearn is a three-time Olympic canoeist who has been charged with vandalism.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
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US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
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